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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.46, 14,839.50 and 6,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.46, 14,839.50 and 6,277.40 is: 8,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.46 : 14,839.50 = 6,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.46/14,839.50 = 6,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.46x = 14,839.50 × 6,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.46x = 93,153,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,153,477.30/10,753.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.65

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