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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.29, 14,433.08 and 8,071.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.29, 14,433.08 and 8,071.85 is: 11,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.29 : 14,433.08 = 8,071.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.29/14,433.08 = 8,071.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.29x = 14,433.08 × 8,071.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.29x = 116,501,544.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,501,544.27/10,467.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,130.06

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