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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.32, 14,924.72 and 6,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.32, 14,924.72 and 6,337.52 is: 8,747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.32 : 14,924.72 = 6,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.32/14,924.72 = 6,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.32x = 14,924.72 × 6,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.32x = 94,585,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,585,711.49/10,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.96

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