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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.23, 14,902.97 and 7,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.23, 14,902.97 and 7,029.81 is: 9,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.23 : 14,902.97 = 7,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.23/14,902.97 = 7,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.23x = 14,902.97 × 7,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.23x = 104,765,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,765,012.39/10,797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,702.95

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