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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.52, 14,314.74 and 8,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.52, 14,314.74 and 8,889.08 is: 12,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.52 : 14,314.74 = 8,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.52/14,314.74 = 8,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.52x = 14,314.74 × 8,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.52x = 127,244,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,244,869.04/10,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.60

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