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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.44, 14,779.80 and 6,886.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.44, 14,779.80 and 6,886.44 is: 9,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.44 : 14,779.80 = 6,886.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.44/14,779.80 = 6,886.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.44x = 14,779.80 × 6,886.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.44x = 101,780,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,780,205.91/10,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.01

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