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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,713.67, 14,785.81 and 6,237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,713.67, 14,785.81 and 6,237.84 is: 8,608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,713.67 : 14,785.81 = 6,237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,713.67/14,785.81 = 6,237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,713.67x = 14,785.81 × 6,237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,713.67x = 92,231,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,231,556.90/10,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.78

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