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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.58, 14,821.79 and 6,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.58, 14,821.79 and 6,264.54 is: 8,646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.58 : 14,821.79 = 6,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.58/14,821.79 = 6,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.58x = 14,821.79 × 6,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.58x = 92,851,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851,665.00/10,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.55

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