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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.07, 14,962.32 and 8,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.07, 14,962.32 and 8,167.71 is: 11,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.07 : 14,962.32 = 8,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.07/14,962.32 = 8,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.07x = 14,962.32 × 8,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.07x = 122,207,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,207,890.69/10,850.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.33

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