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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.91, 14,815.44 and 6,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.91, 14,815.44 and 6,258.06 is: 8,638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.91 : 14,815.44 = 6,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.91/14,815.44 = 6,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.91x = 14,815.44 × 6,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.91x = 92,715,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,715,912.45/10,732.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.47

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