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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.46, 14,803.29 and 6,251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.46, 14,803.29 and 6,251.94 is: 8,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.46 : 14,803.29 = 6,251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.46/14,803.29 = 6,251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.46x = 14,803.29 × 6,251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.46x = 92,549,280.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,549,280.88/10,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.32

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