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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.44, 14,800.32 and 6,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.44, 14,800.32 and 6,251.04 is: 8,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.44 : 14,800.32 = 6,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.44/14,800.32 = 6,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.44x = 14,800.32 × 6,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.44x = 92,517,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,517,392.33/10,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.76

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