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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,608.91, 14,606.73 and 8,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,608.91, 14,606.73 and 8,082.92 is: 11,128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,608.91 : 14,606.73 = 8,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,608.91/14,606.73 = 8,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,608.91x = 14,606.73 × 8,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,608.91x = 118,065,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,065,066.57/10,608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,128.86

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