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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.34, 14,430.50 and 8,350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.34, 14,430.50 and 8,350.05 is: 11,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.34 : 14,430.50 = 8,350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.34/14,430.50 = 8,350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.34x = 14,430.50 × 8,350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.34x = 120,495,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,495,390.85/10,467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.56

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