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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,743.93, 14,826.86 and 6,267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,743.93, 14,826.86 and 6,267.98 is: 8,649.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,743.93 : 14,826.86 = 6,267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,743.93/14,826.86 = 6,267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,743.93x = 14,826.86 × 6,267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,743.93x = 92,934,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,934,514.68/10,743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.96

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