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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.56, 14,801.32 and 6,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.56, 14,801.32 and 6,252.38 is: 8,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.56 : 14,801.32 = 6,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.56/14,801.32 = 6,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.56x = 14,801.32 × 6,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.56x = 92,543,477.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543,477.14/10,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.31

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