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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.52, 14,665.92 and 7,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.52, 14,665.92 and 7,086.44 is: 9,782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.52 : 14,665.92 = 7,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.52/14,665.92 = 7,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.52x = 14,665.92 × 7,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.52x = 103,929,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,929,162.12/10,624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.01

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