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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.95, 14,652.59 and 7,037.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.95, 14,652.59 and 7,037.89 is: 9,702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.95 : 14,652.59 = 7,037.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.95/14,652.59 = 7,037.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.95x = 14,652.59 × 7,037.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.95x = 103,123,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,123,208.18/10,628.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.11

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