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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.87, 14,847.51 and 6,286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.87, 14,847.51 and 6,286.23 is: 8,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.87 : 14,847.51 = 6,286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.87/14,847.51 = 6,286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.87x = 14,847.51 × 6,286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.87x = 93,334,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,334,862.79/10,759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,674.35

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