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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.27, 14,852.61 and 7,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.27, 14,852.61 and 7,791 is: 10,753.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.27 : 14,852.61 = 7,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.27/14,852.61 = 7,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.27x = 14,852.61 × 7,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.27x = 115,716,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,716,684.51/10,761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.07

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