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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797, 14,904.72 and 8,007.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797, 14,904.72 and 8,007.36 is: 11,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797 : 14,904.72 = 8,007.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797/14,904.72 = 8,007.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797x = 14,904.72 × 8,007.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797x = 119,347,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,347,458.74/10,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.76

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