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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.51, 14,851.78 and 6,285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.51, 14,851.78 and 6,285.21 is: 8,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.51 : 14,851.78 = 6,285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.51/14,851.78 = 6,285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.51x = 14,851.78 × 6,285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.51x = 93,346,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,346,556.17/10,764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.70

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