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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,620.83, 14,660.72 and 7,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,620.83, 14,660.72 and 7,975.88 is: 11,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,620.83 : 14,660.72 = 7,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,620.83/14,660.72 = 7,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,620.83x = 14,660.72 × 7,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,620.83x = 116,932,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,932,143.43/10,620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.70

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