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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.25, 14,801.61 and 6,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.25, 14,801.61 and 6,250.73 is: 8,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.25 : 14,801.61 = 6,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.25/14,801.61 = 6,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.25x = 14,801.61 × 6,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.25x = 92,520,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,520,793.67/10,726.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.65

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