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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.76, 14,268.04 and 8,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.76, 14,268.04 and 8,859.60 is: 12,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.76 : 14,268.04 = 8,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.76/14,268.04 = 8,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.76x = 14,268.04 × 8,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.76x = 126,409,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,409,127.18/10,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.27

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