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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,763.51, 14,850.41 and 6,284.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,763.51, 14,850.41 and 6,284.21 is: 8,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,763.51 : 14,850.41 = 6,284.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,763.51/14,850.41 = 6,284.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,763.51x = 14,850.41 × 6,284.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,763.51x = 93,322,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,322,989.35/10,763.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.32

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