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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.08, 14,779.08 and 7,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.08, 14,779.08 and 7,127.64 is: 9,826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.08 : 14,779.08 = 7,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.08/14,779.08 = 7,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.08x = 14,779.08 × 7,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.08x = 105,339,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,339,961.77/10,720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.42

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