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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.19, 14,782.40 and 6,987.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.19, 14,782.40 and 6,987.67 is: 9,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.19 : 14,782.40 = 6,987.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.19/14,782.40 = 6,987.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.19x = 14,782.40 × 6,987.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.19x = 103,294,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,294,487.32/10,707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.21

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