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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.33, 14,844.36 and 6,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.33, 14,844.36 and 6,282.46 is: 8,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.33 : 14,844.36 = 6,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.33/14,844.36 = 6,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.33x = 14,844.36 × 6,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.33x = 93,259,097.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,259,097.93/10,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.74

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