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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.04, 14,804.22 and 6,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.04, 14,804.22 and 6,251.16 is: 8,627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.04 : 14,804.22 = 6,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.04/14,804.22 = 6,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.04x = 14,804.22 × 6,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.04x = 92,543,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,543,547.90/10,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.13

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