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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.61, 14,773.95 and 6,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.61, 14,773.95 and 6,228.23 is: 8,596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.61 : 14,773.95 = 6,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.61/14,773.95 = 6,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.61x = 14,773.95 × 6,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.61x = 92,015,453.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,015,453.60/10,703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.68

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