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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,511.36, 14,490.61 and 8,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,511.36, 14,490.61 and 8,269.35 is: 11,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,511.36 : 14,490.61 = 8,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,511.36/14,490.61 = 8,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,511.36x = 14,490.61 × 8,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,511.36x = 119,827,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,827,925.80/10,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.85

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