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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.64, 14,779.28 and 6,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.64, 14,779.28 and 6,235.19 is: 8,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.64 : 14,779.28 = 6,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.64/14,779.28 = 6,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.64x = 14,779.28 × 6,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.64x = 92,151,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,151,513.79/10,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.74

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