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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,945.73, 15,109.94 and 7,984.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,945.73, 15,109.94 and 7,984.17 is: 11,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,945.73 : 15,109.94 = 7,984.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,945.73/15,109.94 = 7,984.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,945.73x = 15,109.94 × 7,984.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,945.73x = 120,640,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,640,349.61/10,945.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.68

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