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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.64, 14,839.98 and 6,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.64, 14,839.98 and 6,277.58 is: 8,663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.64 : 14,839.98 = 6,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.64/14,839.98 = 6,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.64x = 14,839.98 × 6,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.64x = 93,159,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,159,161.65/10,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.04

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