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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.74, 14,341.23 and 8,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.74, 14,341.23 and 8,055.42 is: 11,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.74 : 14,341.23 = 8,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.74/14,341.23 = 8,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.74x = 14,341.23 × 8,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.74x = 115,524,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,524,630.97/10,417.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.22

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