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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.58, 14,442.59 and 8,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.58, 14,442.59 and 8,066.32 is: 11,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.58 : 14,442.59 = 8,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.58/14,442.59 = 8,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.58x = 14,442.59 × 8,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.58x = 116,498,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,498,552.57/10,461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.85

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