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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.55, 14,798.05 and 6,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.55, 14,798.05 and 6,247.28 is: 8,620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.55 : 14,798.05 = 6,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.55/14,798.05 = 6,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.55x = 14,798.05 × 6,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.55x = 92,447,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,447,583.18/10,723.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,620.99

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