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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.68, 14,819.49 and 6,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.68, 14,819.49 and 6,265.14 is: 8,645.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.68 : 14,819.49 = 6,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.68/14,819.49 = 6,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.68x = 14,819.49 × 6,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.68x = 92,846,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,846,179.58/10,738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.96

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