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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.90, 14,407.57 and 8,851.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.90, 14,407.57 and 8,851.15 is: 12,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.90 : 14,407.57 = 8,851.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.90/14,407.57 = 8,851.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.90x = 14,407.57 × 8,851.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.90x = 127,523,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,523,563.21/10,450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.16

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