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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.97, 14,878.32 and 8,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.97, 14,878.32 and 8,791.10 is: 12,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.97 : 14,878.32 = 8,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.97/14,878.32 = 8,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.97x = 14,878.32 × 8,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.97x = 130,796,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,796,798.95/10,783.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.82

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