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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.38, 14,836.53 and 6,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.38, 14,836.53 and 6,275.26 is: 8,659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.38 : 14,836.53 = 6,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.38/14,836.53 = 6,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.38x = 14,836.53 × 6,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.38x = 93,103,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,103,083.25/10,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.64

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