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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.84, 14,997.24 and 8,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.84, 14,997.24 and 8,895.60 is: 12,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.84 : 14,997.24 = 8,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.84/14,997.24 = 8,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.84x = 14,997.24 × 8,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.84x = 133,409,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,409,448.14/10,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.14

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