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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,548.64, 14,555.28 and 7,991.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,548.64, 14,555.28 and 7,991.20 is: 11,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548.64 : 14,555.28 = 7,991.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548.64/14,555.28 = 7,991.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548.64x = 14,555.28 × 7,991.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548.64x = 116,314,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,314,153.54/10,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.46

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