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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,819.76, 14,931.40 and 6,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,819.76, 14,931.40 and 6,283.50 is: 8,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,819.76 : 14,931.40 = 6,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,819.76/14,931.40 = 6,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,819.76x = 14,931.40 × 6,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,819.76x = 93,821,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,821,451.90/10,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.31

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