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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,609.39, 15,898.99 and 7,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,609.39, 15,898.99 and 7,814.08 is: 11,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,609.39 : 15,898.99 = 7,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,609.39/15,898.99 = 7,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,609.39x = 15,898.99 × 7,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,609.39x = 124,235,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,235,905.34/10,609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.00

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