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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.41, 14,800.32 and 6,248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.41, 14,800.32 and 6,248.95 is: 8,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.41 : 14,800.32 = 6,248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.41/14,800.32 = 6,248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.41x = 14,800.32 × 6,248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.41x = 92,486,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,486,422.66/10,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,623.11

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