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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,761.68, 14,849.79 and 6,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,761.68, 14,849.79 and 6,225.14 is: 8,589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,761.68 : 14,849.79 = 6,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,761.68/14,849.79 = 6,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,761.68x = 14,849.79 × 6,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,761.68x = 92,442,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,442,021.72/10,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.92

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