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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.38, 14,937.31 and 6,348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.38, 14,937.31 and 6,348.41 is: 8,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.38 : 14,937.31 = 6,348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.38/14,937.31 = 6,348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.38x = 14,937.31 × 6,348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.38x = 94,828,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,828,157.44/10,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,759.80

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