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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.13, 14,846.27 and 6,279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.13, 14,846.27 and 6,279.63 is: 8,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.13 : 14,846.27 = 6,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.13/14,846.27 = 6,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.13x = 14,846.27 × 6,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.13x = 93,229,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,229,051.08/10,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,665.11

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