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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.68, 14,845.75 and 6,280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.68, 14,845.75 and 6,280.87 is: 8,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.68 : 14,845.75 = 6,280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.68/14,845.75 = 6,280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.68x = 14,845.75 × 6,280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.68x = 93,244,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244,225.80/10,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.08

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