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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.58, 14,396.60 and 8,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.58, 14,396.60 and 8,033.04 is: 11,090.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.58 : 14,396.60 = 8,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.58/14,396.60 = 8,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.58x = 14,396.60 × 8,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.58x = 115,648,463.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,648,463.66/10,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.63

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