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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.48, 14,493.27 and 8,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.48, 14,493.27 and 8,713.23 is: 12,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.48 : 14,493.27 = 8,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.48/14,493.27 = 8,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.48x = 14,493.27 × 8,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.48x = 126,283,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,283,194.96/10,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.69

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