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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.98, 14,727.69 and 7,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.98, 14,727.69 and 7,995.78 is: 11,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.98 : 14,727.69 = 7,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.98/14,727.69 = 7,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.98x = 14,727.69 × 7,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.98x = 117,759,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,759,312.34/10,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.12

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