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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.72, 14,091.60 and 7,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.72, 14,091.60 and 7,833.44 is: 10,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.72 : 14,091.60 = 7,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.72/14,091.60 = 7,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.72x = 14,091.60 × 7,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.72x = 110,385,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,385,703.10/10,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.19

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