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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.32, 14,824.88 and 6,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.32, 14,824.88 and 6,267.68 is: 8,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.32 : 14,824.88 = 6,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.32/14,824.88 = 6,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.32x = 14,824.88 × 6,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.32x = 92,917,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,917,603.88/10,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,650.48

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