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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.54, 14,966.58 and 7,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.54, 14,966.58 and 7,060.12 is: 9,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.54 : 14,966.58 = 7,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.54/14,966.58 = 7,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.54x = 14,966.58 × 7,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.54x = 105,665,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,665,839.85/10,843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,744.59

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