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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.31, 14,819.03 and 8,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.31, 14,819.03 and 8,044.76 is: 11,101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.31 : 14,819.03 = 8,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.31/14,819.03 = 8,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.31x = 14,819.03 × 8,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.31x = 119,215,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,215,425.46/10,738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.88

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