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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.26, 14,912.65 and 7,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.26, 14,912.65 and 7,036.81 is: 9,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.26 : 14,912.65 = 7,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.26/14,912.65 = 7,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.26x = 14,912.65 × 7,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.26x = 104,937,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,937,484.65/10,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.60

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