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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.49, 14,782.35 and 8,056.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.49, 14,782.35 and 8,056.55 is: 11,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.49 : 14,782.35 = 8,056.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.49/14,782.35 = 8,056.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.49x = 14,782.35 × 8,056.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.49x = 119,094,667.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,094,667.98/10,708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.52

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