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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,874.52, 14,998.77 and 7,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,874.52, 14,998.77 and 7,093.44 is: 9,783.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,874.52 : 14,998.77 = 7,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,874.52/14,998.77 = 7,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,874.52x = 14,998.77 × 7,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,874.52x = 106,392,875.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,392,875.07/10,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,783.68

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