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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,742.63, 14,825.84 and 6,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,742.63, 14,825.84 and 6,265.55 is: 8,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,742.63 : 14,825.84 = 6,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,742.63/14,825.84 = 6,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,742.63x = 14,825.84 × 6,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,742.63x = 92,892,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,892,047.55/10,742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.05

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