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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.57, 14,260.22 and 8,073.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.57, 14,260.22 and 8,073.35 is: 11,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.57 : 14,260.22 = 8,073.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.57/14,260.22 = 8,073.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.57x = 14,260.22 × 8,073.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.57x = 115,127,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,127,635.47/10,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.28

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