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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.06, 14,245.92 and 8,652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.06, 14,245.92 and 8,652.71 is: 11,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.06 : 14,245.92 = 8,652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.06/14,245.92 = 8,652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.06x = 14,245.92 × 8,652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.06x = 123,265,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,265,743.21/10,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,909.66

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