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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.94, 14,675.78 and 8,757.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.94, 14,675.78 and 8,757.05 is: 12,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.94 : 14,675.78 = 8,757.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.94/14,675.78 = 8,757.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.94x = 14,675.78 × 8,757.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.94x = 128,516,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,516,495.46/10,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.47

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