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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,826.40, 14,947.38 and 8,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,826.40, 14,947.38 and 8,841.72 is: 12,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,826.40 : 14,947.38 = 8,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,826.40/14,947.38 = 8,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,826.40x = 14,947.38 × 8,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,826.40x = 132,160,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,160,548.69/10,826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.25

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