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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.16, 14,917.72 and 7,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.16, 14,917.72 and 7,236.08 is: 9,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.16 : 14,917.72 = 7,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.16/14,917.72 = 7,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.16x = 14,917.72 × 7,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.16x = 107,945,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,945,815.34/10,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.75

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