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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.49, 14,867.71 and 6,237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.49, 14,867.71 and 6,237.46 is: 8,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.49 : 14,867.71 = 6,237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.49/14,867.71 = 6,237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.49x = 14,867.71 × 6,237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.49x = 92,736,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,736,746.42/10,775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.27

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