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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.99, 14,847.42 and 6,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.99, 14,847.42 and 6,988.28 is: 9,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.99 : 14,847.42 = 6,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.99/14,847.42 = 6,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.99x = 14,847.42 × 6,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.99x = 103,757,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,757,928.24/10,762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,640.26

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