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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,760.78, 14,849.82 and 6,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,760.78, 14,849.82 and 6,284.72 is: 8,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,760.78 : 14,849.82 = 6,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,760.78/14,849.82 = 6,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,760.78x = 14,849.82 × 6,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,760.78x = 93,326,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326,960.75/10,760.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,672.88

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