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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.56, 14,832.36 and 6,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.56, 14,832.36 and 6,715.08 is: 9,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.56 : 14,832.36 = 6,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.56/14,832.36 = 6,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.56x = 14,832.36 × 6,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.56x = 99,600,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,600,483.99/10,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.85

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