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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,797.89, 14,888.79 and 8,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,797.89, 14,888.79 and 8,802.24 is: 12,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,797.89 : 14,888.79 = 8,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,797.89/14,888.79 = 8,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,797.89x = 14,888.79 × 8,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,797.89x = 131,054,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,054,702.89/10,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.07

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