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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,740.96, 14,822.46 and 6,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,740.96, 14,822.46 and 6,264.36 is: 8,644.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,740.96 : 14,822.46 = 6,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,740.96/14,822.46 = 6,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,740.96x = 14,822.46 × 6,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,740.96x = 92,853,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,853,225.53/10,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.78

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