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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.95, 14,863.50 and 6,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.95, 14,863.50 and 6,997.08 is: 9,649.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.95 : 14,863.50 = 6,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.95/14,863.50 = 6,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.95x = 14,863.50 × 6,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.95x = 104,001,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,001,098.58/10,777.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,649.43

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