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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,884.78, 15,016.69 and 7,106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,884.78, 15,016.69 and 7,106.74 is: 9,804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,884.78 : 15,016.69 = 7,106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,884.78/15,016.69 = 7,106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,884.78x = 15,016.69 × 7,106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,884.78x = 106,719,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,719,711.49/10,884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,804.49

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