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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,737.83, 14,812.48 and 6,259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,737.83, 14,812.48 and 6,259.95 is: 8,635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,737.83 : 14,812.48 = 6,259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,737.83/14,812.48 = 6,259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,737.83x = 14,812.48 × 6,259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,737.83x = 92,725,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,725,338.31/10,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.39

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