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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.33, 14,801.50 and 6,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.33, 14,801.50 and 6,186.33 is: 8,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.33 : 14,801.50 = 6,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.33/14,801.50 = 6,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.33x = 14,801.50 × 6,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.33x = 91,566,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,566,915.72/10,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.44

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