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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.50, 14,803.34 and 6,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.50, 14,803.34 and 6,251.98 is: 8,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.50 : 14,803.34 = 6,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.50/14,803.34 = 6,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.50x = 14,803.34 × 6,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.50x = 92,550,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,550,185.61/10,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.38

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