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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.91, 14,439.56 and 7,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.91, 14,439.56 and 7,771.94 is: 10,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.91 : 14,439.56 = 7,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.91/14,439.56 = 7,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.91x = 14,439.56 × 7,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.91x = 112,223,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,223,355.09/10,449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.17

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