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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.99, 14,871.44 and 6,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.99, 14,871.44 and 6,302.36 is: 8,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.99 : 14,871.44 = 6,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.99/14,871.44 = 6,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.99x = 14,871.44 × 6,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.99x = 93,725,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,725,221.53/10,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.60

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