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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,665.15, 14,720.63 and 6,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,665.15, 14,720.63 and 6,362.88 is: 8,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,665.15 : 14,720.63 = 6,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,665.15/14,720.63 = 6,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,665.15x = 14,720.63 × 6,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,665.15x = 93,665,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,665,570.40/10,665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.40

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