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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.96, 14,773.40 and 6,230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.96, 14,773.40 and 6,230.76 is: 8,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.96 : 14,773.40 = 6,230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.96/14,773.40 = 6,230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.96x = 14,773.40 × 6,230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.96x = 92,049,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,049,509.78/10,707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.36

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