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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.36, 14,820.96 and 6,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.36, 14,820.96 and 6,265.84 is: 8,645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.36 : 14,820.96 = 6,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.36/14,820.96 = 6,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.36x = 14,820.96 × 6,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.36x = 92,865,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,865,764.01/10,741.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.62

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