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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.56, 14,811.84 and 7,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.56, 14,811.84 and 7,195.08 is: 9,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.56 : 14,811.84 = 7,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.56/14,811.84 = 7,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.56x = 14,811.84 × 7,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.56x = 106,572,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,572,373.75/10,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.59

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