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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.44, 14,778.46 and 6,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.44, 14,778.46 and 6,227.55 is: 8,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.44 : 14,778.46 = 6,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.44/14,778.46 = 6,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.44x = 14,778.46 × 6,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.44x = 92,033,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,033,598.57/10,705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.90

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