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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.96, 13,797.72 and 7,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.96, 13,797.72 and 7,015.76 is: 9,671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.96 : 13,797.72 = 7,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.96/13,797.72 = 7,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.96x = 13,797.72 × 7,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.96x = 96,801,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,801,492.07/10,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.48

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