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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.98, 14,865.29 and 6,294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.98, 14,865.29 and 6,294.83 is: 8,686.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.98 : 14,865.29 = 6,294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.98/14,865.29 = 6,294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.98x = 14,865.29 × 6,294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.98x = 93,574,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,574,473.45/10,771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,686.84

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