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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.44, 14,968.08 and 8,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.44, 14,968.08 and 8,023.62 is: 11,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.44 : 14,968.08 = 8,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.44/14,968.08 = 8,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.44x = 14,968.08 × 8,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.44x = 120,098,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,098,186.05/10,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.53

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