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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.78, 14,841.11 and 7,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.78, 14,841.11 and 7,171.73 is: 9,900.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.78 : 14,841.11 = 7,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.78/14,841.11 = 7,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.78x = 14,841.11 × 7,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.78x = 106,436,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,436,433.82/10,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.35

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