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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.09, 14,299.82 and 8,442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.09, 14,299.82 and 8,442.20 is: 11,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.09 : 14,299.82 = 8,442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.09/14,299.82 = 8,442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.09x = 14,299.82 × 8,442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.09x = 120,721,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,721,940.40/10,356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.10

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