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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.88, 14,731.22 and 8,397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.88, 14,731.22 and 8,397.32 is: 11,591.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.88 : 14,731.22 = 8,397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.88/14,731.22 = 8,397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.88x = 14,731.22 × 8,397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.88x = 123,702,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,702,768.33/10,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.47

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