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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,697.81, 14,754.02 and 8,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,697.81, 14,754.02 and 8,015.33 is: 11,054.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,697.81 : 14,754.02 = 8,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,697.81/14,754.02 = 8,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,697.81x = 14,754.02 × 8,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,697.81x = 118,258,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,258,299.05/10,697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.44

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