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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.76, 14,921.87 and 7,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.76, 14,921.87 and 7,826.51 is: 10,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.76 : 14,921.87 = 7,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.76/14,921.87 = 7,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.76x = 14,921.87 × 7,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.76x = 116,786,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,786,164.77/10,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.77

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