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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.40, 14,808.33 and 6,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.40, 14,808.33 and 6,255.77 is: 8,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.40 : 14,808.33 = 6,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.40/14,808.33 = 6,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.40x = 14,808.33 × 6,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.40x = 92,637,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,637,432.52/10,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,633.98

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