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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.07, 14,803.40 and 6,253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.07, 14,803.40 and 6,253.89 is: 8,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.07 : 14,803.40 = 6,253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.07/14,803.40 = 6,253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.07x = 14,803.40 × 6,253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.07x = 92,578,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578,835.23/10,727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.39

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