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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,829.40, 14,951.52 and 8,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,829.40, 14,951.52 and 8,844.72 is: 12,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,829.40 : 14,951.52 = 8,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,829.40/14,951.52 = 8,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,829.40x = 14,951.52 × 8,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,829.40x = 132,242,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242,007.97/10,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.39

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