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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.39, 14,915.51 and 6,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.39, 14,915.51 and 6,331.19 is: 8,736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.39 : 14,915.51 = 6,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.39/14,915.51 = 6,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.39x = 14,915.51 × 6,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.39x = 94,432,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,432,845.27/10,808.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.99

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