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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.52, 14,313.36 and 8,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.52, 14,313.36 and 8,888.08 is: 12,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.52 : 14,313.36 = 8,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.52/14,313.36 = 8,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.52x = 14,313.36 × 8,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.52x = 127,218,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,218,288.75/10,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.22

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