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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.81, 14,674.43 and 6,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.81, 14,674.43 and 6,439.25 is: 8,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.81 : 14,674.43 = 6,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.81/14,674.43 = 6,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.81x = 14,674.43 × 6,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.81x = 94,492,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,492,323.38/10,631.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,887.70

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