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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.01, 14,806.77 and 6,254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.01, 14,806.77 and 6,254.49 is: 8,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.01 : 14,806.77 = 6,254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.01/14,806.77 = 6,254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.01x = 14,806.77 × 6,254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.01x = 92,608,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,608,794.90/10,730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.82

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