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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,790.89, 14,888.27 and 6,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,790.89, 14,888.27 and 6,253.13 is: 8,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,790.89 : 14,888.27 = 6,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,790.89/14,888.27 = 6,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,790.89x = 14,888.27 × 6,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,790.89x = 93,098,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,098,340.64/10,790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.50

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