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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,869.39, 14,994.62 and 7,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,869.39, 14,994.62 and 7,884.14 is: 10,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,869.39 : 14,994.62 = 7,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,869.39/14,994.62 = 7,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,869.39x = 14,994.62 × 7,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,869.39x = 118,219,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,219,598.50/10,869.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.38

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