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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.33, 14,838.55 and 8,224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.33, 14,838.55 and 8,224.94 is: 11,355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.33 : 14,838.55 = 8,224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.33/14,838.55 = 8,224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.33x = 14,838.55 × 8,224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.33x = 122,046,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,046,116.50/10,747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,355.94

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