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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.06, 14,794.08 and 6,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.06, 14,794.08 and 6,245.40 is: 8,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.06 : 14,794.08 = 6,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.06/14,794.08 = 6,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.06x = 14,794.08 × 6,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.06x = 92,394,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394,947.23/10,719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.69

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