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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.71, 14,798.35 and 8,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.71, 14,798.35 and 8,051.50 is: 11,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.71 : 14,798.35 = 8,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.71/14,798.35 = 8,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.71x = 14,798.35 × 8,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.71x = 119,148,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,148,898.30/10,708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.36

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