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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.70, 14,804.42 and 6,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.70, 14,804.42 and 6,250.76 is: 8,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.70 : 14,804.42 = 6,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.70/14,804.42 = 6,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.70x = 14,804.42 × 6,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.70x = 92,538,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,538,876.36/10,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,624.55

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