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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.28, 14,885.12 and 7,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.28, 14,885.12 and 7,998.72 is: 11,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.28 : 14,885.12 = 7,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.28/14,885.12 = 7,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.28x = 14,885.12 × 7,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.28x = 119,061,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,061,907.05/10,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.30

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