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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.62, 14,922.84 and 6,337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.62, 14,922.84 and 6,337.35 is: 8,744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.62 : 14,922.84 = 6,337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.62/14,922.84 = 6,337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.62x = 14,922.84 × 6,337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.62x = 94,571,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,571,185.46/10,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,744.75

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