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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.54, 14,637.51 and 8,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.54, 14,637.51 and 8,223.66 is: 11,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.54 : 14,637.51 = 8,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.54/14,637.51 = 8,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.54x = 14,637.51 × 8,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.54x = 120,373,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,373,905.49/10,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.68

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