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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.66, 14,870.36 and 6,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.66, 14,870.36 and 6,298.52 is: 8,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.66 : 14,870.36 = 6,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.66/14,870.36 = 6,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.66x = 14,870.36 × 6,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.66x = 93,661,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,661,259.87/10,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.93

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