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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,789.96, 14,881.62 and 7,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,789.96, 14,881.62 and 7,063.24 is: 9,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,789.96 : 14,881.62 = 7,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,789.96/14,881.62 = 7,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,789.96x = 14,881.62 × 7,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,789.96x = 105,112,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,112,453.65/10,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.69

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