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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.63, 14,892.51 and 6,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.63, 14,892.51 and 6,255.29 is: 8,631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.63 : 14,892.51 = 6,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.63/14,892.51 = 6,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.63x = 14,892.51 × 6,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.63x = 93,156,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,156,968.88/10,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.54

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