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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.48, 14,822.27 and 6,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.48, 14,822.27 and 6,265.62 is: 8,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.48 : 14,822.27 = 6,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.48/14,822.27 = 6,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.48x = 14,822.27 × 6,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.48x = 92,870,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,870,703.53/10,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.99

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