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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.30, 14,940.42 and 6,350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.30, 14,940.42 and 6,350.50 is: 8,764.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.30 : 14,940.42 = 6,350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.30/14,940.42 = 6,350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.30x = 14,940.42 × 6,350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.30x = 94,879,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,879,137.21/10,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.57

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