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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.58, 14,844.42 and 8,229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.58, 14,844.42 and 8,229.17 is: 11,361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.58 : 14,844.42 = 8,229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.58/14,844.42 = 8,229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.58x = 14,844.42 × 8,229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.58x = 122,157,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,157,181.51/10,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.79

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