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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.06, 14,777.43 and 6,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.06, 14,777.43 and 6,233.40 is: 8,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.06 : 14,777.43 = 6,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.06/14,777.43 = 6,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.06x = 14,777.43 × 6,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.06x = 92,113,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,113,632.16/10,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.47

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