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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.94, 14,803.25 and 6,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.94, 14,803.25 and 6,251.10 is: 8,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.94 : 14,803.25 = 6,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.94/14,803.25 = 6,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.94x = 14,803.25 × 6,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.94x = 92,536,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,536,596.08/10,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.36

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