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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,540.33, 14,516.21 and 8,755.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,540.33, 14,516.21 and 8,755.65 is: 12,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,540.33 : 14,516.21 = 8,755.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,540.33/14,516.21 = 8,755.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,540.33x = 14,516.21 × 8,755.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,540.33x = 127,098,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,098,810.31/10,540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.34

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