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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.65, 14,715.03 and 8,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.65, 14,715.03 and 8,149.60 is: 11,244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.65 : 14,715.03 = 8,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.65/14,715.03 = 8,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.65x = 14,715.03 × 8,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.65x = 119,921,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,921,608.49/10,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.78

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