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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.16, 14,804.40 and 6,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.16, 14,804.40 and 6,251.32 is: 8,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.16 : 14,804.40 = 6,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.16/14,804.40 = 6,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.16x = 14,804.40 × 6,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.16x = 92,547,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,547,041.81/10,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.36

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