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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.62, 14,853.66 and 6,287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.62, 14,853.66 and 6,287.49 is: 8,677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.62 : 14,853.66 = 6,287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.62/14,853.66 = 6,287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.62x = 14,853.66 × 6,287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.62x = 93,392,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,392,238.71/10,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.46

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