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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.88, 14,901.78 and 7,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.88, 14,901.78 and 7,266.76 is: 10,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.88 : 14,901.78 = 7,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.88/14,901.78 = 7,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.88x = 14,901.78 × 7,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.88x = 108,287,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,287,658.83/10,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.18

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