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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.01, 14,808.15 and 6,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.01, 14,808.15 and 6,255.49 is: 8,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.01 : 14,808.15 = 6,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.01/14,808.15 = 6,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.01x = 14,808.15 × 6,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.01x = 92,632,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,632,234.24/10,731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.20

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