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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.82, 14,701.55 and 7,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.82, 14,701.55 and 7,115.88 is: 9,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.82 : 14,701.55 = 7,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.82/14,701.55 = 7,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.82x = 14,701.55 × 7,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.82x = 104,614,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,614,430.03/10,658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.82

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