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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,795.52, 14,903.52 and 8,278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,795.52, 14,903.52 and 8,278.04 is: 11,428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,795.52 : 14,903.52 = 8,278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,795.52/14,903.52 = 8,278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,795.52x = 14,903.52 × 8,278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,795.52x = 123,371,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,371,934.70/10,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.07

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