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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.34, 14,780.49 and 6,232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.34, 14,780.49 and 6,232.95 is: 8,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.34 : 14,780.49 = 6,232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.34/14,780.49 = 6,232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.34x = 14,780.49 × 6,232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.34x = 92,126,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,126,055.15/10,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.21

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