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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.25, 14,907.96 and 6,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.25, 14,907.96 and 6,023.75 is: 8,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.25 : 14,907.96 = 6,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.25/14,907.96 = 6,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.25x = 14,907.96 × 6,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.25x = 89,801,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,801,749.51/10,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.24

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