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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,858.41, 14,979.36 and 7,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,858.41, 14,979.36 and 7,672.26 is: 10,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,858.41 : 14,979.36 = 7,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,858.41/14,979.36 = 7,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,858.41x = 14,979.36 × 7,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,858.41x = 114,925,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,925,544.55/10,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.01

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