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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.32, 14,551.96 and 8,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.32, 14,551.96 and 8,884.76 is: 12,239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.32 : 14,551.96 = 8,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.32/14,551.96 = 8,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.32x = 14,551.96 × 8,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.32x = 129,290,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,290,672.13/10,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.59

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