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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.63, 14,782.26 and 8,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.63, 14,782.26 and 8,265.41 is: 11,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.63 : 14,782.26 = 8,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.63/14,782.26 = 8,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.63x = 14,782.26 × 8,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.63x = 122,181,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,181,452.14/10,719.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,397.92

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