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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.33, 14,994.86 and 7,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.33, 14,994.86 and 7,095.29 is: 9,784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.33 : 14,994.86 = 7,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.33/14,994.86 = 7,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.33x = 14,994.86 × 7,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.33x = 106,392,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,392,796.37/10,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.75

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