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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,738.76, 14,819.87 and 6,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,738.76, 14,819.87 and 6,261.80 is: 8,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,738.76 : 14,819.87 = 6,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,738.76/14,819.87 = 6,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,738.76x = 14,819.87 × 6,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,738.76x = 92,799,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,799,030.66/10,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,641.50

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