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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.22, 14,699.60 and 7,980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.22, 14,699.60 and 7,980.02 is: 11,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.22 : 14,699.60 = 7,980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.22/14,699.60 = 7,980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.22x = 14,699.60 × 7,980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.22x = 117,302,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,302,988.59/10,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.60

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