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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.48, 14,889.54 and 8,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.48, 14,889.54 and 8,276.20 is: 11,419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.48 : 14,889.54 = 8,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.48/14,889.54 = 8,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.48x = 14,889.54 × 8,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.48x = 123,228,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,228,810.95/10,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.08

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