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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.05, 14,979.70 and 10,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.05, 14,979.70 and 10,076.73 is: 13,894.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.05 : 14,979.70 = 10,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.05/14,979.70 = 10,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.05x = 14,979.70 × 10,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.05x = 150,946,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,946,392.38/10,864.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,894.12

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