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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.44, 14,961.44 and 8,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.44, 14,961.44 and 8,161.24 is: 11,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.44 : 14,961.44 = 8,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.44/14,961.44 = 8,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.44x = 14,961.44 × 8,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.44x = 122,103,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,103,902.59/10,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,260.62

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