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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.74, 14,978.12 and 8,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.74, 14,978.12 and 8,015.22 is: 11,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.74 : 14,978.12 = 8,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.74/14,978.12 = 8,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.74x = 14,978.12 × 8,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.74x = 120,052,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,052,886.91/10,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,071.17

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