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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,866.09, 14,998.19 and 10,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,866.09, 14,998.19 and 10,127.37 is: 13,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,866.09 : 14,998.19 = 10,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,866.09/14,998.19 = 10,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,866.09x = 14,998.19 × 10,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,866.09x = 151,892,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892,168.82/10,866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.55

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