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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.14, 14,704.83 and 7,981.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.14, 14,704.83 and 7,981.29 is: 11,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.14 : 14,704.83 = 7,981.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.14/14,704.83 = 7,981.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.14x = 14,704.83 × 7,981.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.14x = 117,363,512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,363,512.63/10,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,003.37

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