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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.48, 14,870.55 and 6,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.48, 14,870.55 and 6,297.35 is: 8,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.48 : 14,870.55 = 6,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.48/14,870.55 = 6,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.48x = 14,870.55 × 6,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.48x = 93,645,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,645,026.56/10,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.38

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