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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.41, 14,795.73 and 8,208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.41, 14,795.73 and 8,208.36 is: 11,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.41 : 14,795.73 = 8,208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.41/14,795.73 = 8,208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.41x = 14,795.73 × 8,208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.41x = 121,448,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,448,678.30/10,723.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.57

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