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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.52, 14,831.72 and 8,053.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.52, 14,831.72 and 8,053.95 is: 11,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.52 : 14,831.72 = 8,053.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.52/14,831.72 = 8,053.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.52x = 14,831.72 × 8,053.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.52x = 119,453,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,453,931.29/10,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.56

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