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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.26, 14,849.18 and 6,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.26, 14,849.18 and 6,283.16 is: 8,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.26 : 14,849.18 = 6,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.26/14,849.18 = 6,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.26x = 14,849.18 × 6,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.26x = 93,299,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,299,773.81/10,762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.16

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