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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.63, 14,871.63 and 8,274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.63, 14,871.63 and 8,274.61 is: 11,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.63 : 14,871.63 = 8,274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.63/14,871.63 = 8,274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.63x = 14,871.63 × 8,274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.63x = 123,056,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056,938.31/10,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.94

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