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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.75, 14,865.57 and 6,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.75, 14,865.57 and 6,295.24 is: 8,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.75 : 14,865.57 = 6,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.75/14,865.57 = 6,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.75x = 14,865.57 × 6,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.75x = 93,582,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,582,330.89/10,771.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.76

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