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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.83, 14,821.56 and 6,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.83, 14,821.56 and 6,265.23 is: 8,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.83 : 14,821.56 = 6,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.83/14,821.56 = 6,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.83x = 14,821.56 × 6,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.83x = 92,860,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,860,482.36/10,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.75

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