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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.52, 14,335.56 and 8,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.52, 14,335.56 and 8,126.52 is: 11,207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.52 : 14,335.56 = 8,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.52/14,335.56 = 8,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.52x = 14,335.56 × 8,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.52x = 116,498,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,498,215.05/10,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,207.66

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