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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.41, 14,792.38 and 6,242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.41, 14,792.38 and 6,242.05 is: 8,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.41 : 14,792.38 = 6,242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.41/14,792.38 = 6,242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.41x = 14,792.38 × 6,242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.41x = 92,334,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,334,775.58/10,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.40

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