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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.84, 14,838.44 and 6,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.84, 14,838.44 and 6,275.88 is: 8,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.84 : 14,838.44 = 6,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.84/14,838.44 = 6,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.84x = 14,838.44 × 6,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.84x = 93,124,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,124,268.83/10,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.24

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