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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.69, 14,845.74 and 6,280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.69, 14,845.74 and 6,280.87 is: 8,666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.69 : 14,845.74 = 6,280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.69/14,845.74 = 6,280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.69x = 14,845.74 × 6,280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.69x = 93,244,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,244,162.99/10,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.06

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