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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.59, 14,832.57 and 6,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.59, 14,832.57 and 6,271.63 is: 8,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.59 : 14,832.57 = 6,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.59/14,832.57 = 6,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.59x = 14,832.57 × 6,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.59x = 93,024,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,024,390.99/10,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.37

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