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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.46, 14,808.81 and 6,255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.46, 14,808.81 and 6,255.94 is: 8,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.46 : 14,808.81 = 6,255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.46/14,808.81 = 6,255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.46x = 14,808.81 × 6,255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.46x = 92,643,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,643,026.83/10,731.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.84

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