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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.69, 14,348.01 and 8,294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.69, 14,348.01 and 8,294.16 is: 11,414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.69 : 14,348.01 = 8,294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.69/14,348.01 = 8,294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.69x = 14,348.01 × 8,294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.69x = 119,004,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,004,690.62/10,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.56

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