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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.46, 14,833.08 and 6,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.46, 14,833.08 and 6,273.48 is: 8,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.46 : 14,833.08 = 6,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.46/14,833.08 = 6,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.46x = 14,833.08 × 6,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.46x = 93,055,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,055,030.72/10,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.52

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