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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,814.99, 14,919.48 and 6,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,814.99, 14,919.48 and 6,335.96 is: 8,740.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814.99 : 14,919.48 = 6,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814.99/14,919.48 = 6,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814.99x = 14,919.48 × 6,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814.99x = 94,529,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,529,153.90/10,814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.57

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