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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.76, 14,830.62 and 6,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.76, 14,830.62 and 6,271 is: 8,653.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.76 : 14,830.62 = 6,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.76/14,830.62 = 6,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.76x = 14,830.62 × 6,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.76x = 93,002,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,002,818.02/10,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,653.23

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