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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,869.83, 14,995.03 and 7,091.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,869.83, 14,995.03 and 7,091.25 is: 9,782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,869.83 : 14,995.03 = 7,091.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,869.83/14,995.03 = 7,091.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,869.83x = 14,995.03 × 7,091.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,869.83x = 106,333,471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,333,471.03/10,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.44

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