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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,837.96, 14,947.14 and 8,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,837.96, 14,947.14 and 8,326.12 is: 11,482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,837.96 : 14,947.14 = 8,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,837.96/14,947.14 = 8,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,837.96x = 14,947.14 × 8,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,837.96x = 124,451,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,451,681.30/10,837.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.94

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