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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.68, 14,840.24 and 6,276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.68, 14,840.24 and 6,276.87 is: 8,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.68 : 14,840.24 = 6,276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.68/14,840.24 = 6,276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.68x = 14,840.24 × 6,276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.68x = 93,150,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,150,225.86/10,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.57

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