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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.78, 14,941.89 and 7,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.78, 14,941.89 and 7,106.58 is: 9,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.78 : 14,941.89 = 7,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.78/14,941.89 = 7,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.78x = 14,941.89 × 7,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.78x = 106,185,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,185,736.64/10,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,812.22

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