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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.88, 14,730.54 and 7,144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.88, 14,730.54 and 7,144.76 is: 9,863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.88 : 14,730.54 = 7,144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.88/14,730.54 = 7,144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.88x = 14,730.54 × 7,144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.88x = 105,246,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,246,172.97/10,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.86

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