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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,714.87, 14,788.32 and 6,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,714.87, 14,788.32 and 6,241.27 is: 8,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,714.87 : 14,788.32 = 6,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,714.87/14,788.32 = 6,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,714.87x = 14,788.32 × 6,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,714.87x = 92,297,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,297,865.32/10,714.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.00

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