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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.08, 14,815.59 and 6,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.08, 14,815.59 and 6,262.20 is: 8,638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.08 : 14,815.59 = 6,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.08/14,815.59 = 6,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.08x = 14,815.59 × 6,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.08x = 92,778,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,778,164.21/10,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.50

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