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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,800.39, 14,907.16 and 7,215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,800.39, 14,907.16 and 7,215.54 is: 9,959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,800.39 : 14,907.16 = 7,215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,800.39/14,907.16 = 7,215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,800.39x = 14,907.16 × 7,215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,800.39x = 107,563,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,563,121.80/10,800.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.19

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