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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.66, 15,668.50 and 7,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.66, 15,668.50 and 7,984.88 is: 11,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.66 : 15,668.50 = 7,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.66/15,668.50 = 7,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.66x = 15,668.50 × 7,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.66x = 125,111,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,111,092.28/10,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,977.33

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