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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.83, 14,299.48 and 8,441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.83, 14,299.48 and 8,441.95 is: 11,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.83 : 14,299.48 = 8,441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.83/14,299.48 = 8,441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.83x = 14,299.48 × 8,441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.83x = 120,715,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715,452.98/10,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.76

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