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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.82, 14,917.13 and 6,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.82, 14,917.13 and 6,332.02 is: 8,740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.82 : 14,917.13 = 6,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.82/14,917.13 = 6,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.82x = 14,917.13 × 6,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.82x = 94,455,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,455,520.29/10,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.36

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