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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.79, 14,681.90 and 8,115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.79, 14,681.90 and 8,115.14 is: 11,200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.79 : 14,681.90 = 8,115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.79/14,681.90 = 8,115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.79x = 14,681.90 × 8,115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.79x = 119,145,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,145,655.51/10,637.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.23

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