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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.76, 14,953.68 and 8,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.76, 14,953.68 and 8,189.28 is: 11,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.76 : 14,953.68 = 8,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.76/14,953.68 = 8,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.76x = 14,953.68 × 8,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.76x = 122,459,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,459,872.55/10,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.20

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