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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.70, 14,995.29 and 8,629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.70, 14,995.29 and 8,629.54 is: 11,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.70 : 14,995.29 = 8,629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.70/14,995.29 = 8,629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.70x = 14,995.29 × 8,629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.70x = 129,402,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,402,454.87/10,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,911.45

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