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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,044.78, 13,866.62 and 7,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,044.78, 13,866.62 and 7,063.18 is: 9,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,044.78 : 13,866.62 = 7,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,044.78/13,866.62 = 7,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,044.78x = 13,866.62 × 7,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,044.78x = 97,942,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,942,433.05/10,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.58

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