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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,452.36, 14,411.94 and 8,456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,452.36, 14,411.94 and 8,456.76 is: 11,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,452.36 : 14,411.94 = 8,456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,452.36/14,411.94 = 8,456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,452.36x = 14,411.94 × 8,456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,452.36x = 121,878,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,878,317.71/10,452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.36

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