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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.94, 14,404.97 and 8,163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.94, 14,404.97 and 8,163.78 is: 11,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.94 : 14,404.97 = 8,163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.94/14,404.97 = 8,163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.94x = 14,404.97 × 8,163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.94x = 117,599,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,599,005.99/10,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,267.58

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