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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.55, 14,775.37 and 6,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.55, 14,775.37 and 6,231.89 is: 8,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.55 : 14,775.37 = 6,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.55/14,775.37 = 6,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.55x = 14,775.37 × 6,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.55x = 92,078,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,078,501.91/10,707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.40

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