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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.72, 14,649.66 and 7,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.72, 14,649.66 and 7,083.72 is: 9,770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.72 : 14,649.66 = 7,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.72/14,649.66 = 7,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.72x = 14,649.66 × 7,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.72x = 103,774,089.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,774,089.54/10,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,770.91

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