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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.97, 14,838.03 and 6,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.97, 14,838.03 and 6,281.46 is: 8,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.97 : 14,838.03 = 6,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.97/14,838.03 = 6,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.97x = 14,838.03 × 6,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.97x = 93,204,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,204,491.92/10,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.76

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