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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,822.77, 14,935.61 and 6,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,822.77, 14,935.61 and 6,349.74 is: 8,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,822.77 : 14,935.61 = 6,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,822.77/14,935.61 = 6,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,822.77x = 14,935.61 × 6,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,822.77x = 94,837,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,837,208.49/10,822.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.75

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