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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.54, 14,907.24 and 6,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.54, 14,907.24 and 6,266.02 is: 8,646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.54 : 14,907.24 = 6,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.54/14,907.24 = 6,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.54x = 14,907.24 × 6,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.54x = 93,409,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,409,063.98/10,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.95

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