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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,495.61, 14,482.08 and 8,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,495.61, 14,482.08 and 8,502.74 is: 11,732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,495.61 : 14,482.08 = 8,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,495.61/14,482.08 = 8,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,495.61x = 14,482.08 × 8,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,495.61x = 123,137,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,137,288.49/10,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,732.27

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