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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,653.98, 14,729.07 and 7,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,653.98, 14,729.07 and 7,996.78 is: 11,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,653.98 : 14,729.07 = 7,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,653.98/14,729.07 = 7,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,653.98x = 14,729.07 × 7,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,653.98x = 117,785,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,785,132.39/10,653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.51

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