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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,508.57, 14,495.51 and 8,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,508.57, 14,495.51 and 8,266.89 is: 11,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,508.57 : 14,495.51 = 8,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,508.57/14,495.51 = 8,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,508.57x = 14,495.51 × 8,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,508.57x = 119,832,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,832,815.19/10,508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.34

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