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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.33, 14,831.27 and 6,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.33, 14,831.27 and 6,271.27 is: 8,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.33 : 14,831.27 = 6,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.33/14,831.27 = 6,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.33x = 14,831.27 × 6,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.33x = 93,010,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,010,853.70/10,747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.32

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