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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.96, 14,792.61 and 6,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.96, 14,792.61 and 6,241.98 is: 8,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.96 : 14,792.61 = 6,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.96/14,792.61 = 6,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.96x = 14,792.61 × 6,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.96x = 92,335,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335,231.24/10,718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.20

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