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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.92, 14,839.04 and 8,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.92, 14,839.04 and 8,763.24 is: 12,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.92 : 14,839.04 = 8,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.92/14,839.04 = 8,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.92x = 14,839.04 × 8,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.92x = 130,038,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,038,068.89/10,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.91

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