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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.33, 14,297.82 and 8,123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.33, 14,297.82 and 8,123.74 is: 11,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.33 : 14,297.82 = 8,123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.33/14,297.82 = 8,123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.33x = 14,297.82 × 8,123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.33x = 116,151,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,151,786.46/10,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,204.72

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