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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.46, 14,995.99 and 7,518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.46, 14,995.99 and 7,518.27 is: 10,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.46 : 14,995.99 = 7,518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.46/14,995.99 = 7,518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.46x = 14,995.99 × 7,518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.46x = 112,743,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,743,840.73/10,881.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,361.09

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