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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.04, 14,672.87 and 7,039.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.04, 14,672.87 and 7,039.67 is: 9,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.04 : 14,672.87 = 7,039.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.04/14,672.87 = 7,039.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.04x = 14,672.87 × 7,039.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.04x = 103,292,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,292,054.19/10,631.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,716.08

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