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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,760.03, 14,847.46 and 6,280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,760.03, 14,847.46 and 6,280.54 is: 8,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,760.03 : 14,847.46 = 6,280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,760.03/14,847.46 = 6,280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,760.03x = 14,847.46 × 6,280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,760.03x = 93,250,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,250,066.43/10,760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,666.34

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