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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,709.34, 14,781.87 and 6,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,709.34, 14,781.87 and 6,233.95 is: 8,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,709.34 : 14,781.87 = 6,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,709.34/14,781.87 = 6,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,709.34x = 14,781.87 × 6,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,709.34x = 92,149,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,149,438.49/10,709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.59

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