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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.21, 14,808.47 and 6,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.21, 14,808.47 and 6,255.69 is: 8,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.21 : 14,808.47 = 6,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.21/14,808.47 = 6,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.21x = 14,808.47 × 6,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.21x = 92,637,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,637,166.42/10,731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.50

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