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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.44, 14,785.20 and 6,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.44, 14,785.20 and 6,234.30 is: 8,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.44 : 14,785.20 = 6,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.44/14,785.20 = 6,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.44x = 14,785.20 × 6,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.44x = 92,175,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,175,372.36/10,711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.32

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