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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,716.69, 14,786.49 and 6,237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,716.69, 14,786.49 and 6,237.75 is: 8,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,716.69 : 14,786.49 = 6,237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,716.69/14,786.49 = 6,237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,716.69x = 14,786.49 × 6,237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,716.69x = 92,234,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,234,428.00/10,716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.62

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