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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.42, 14,942.47 and 6,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.42, 14,942.47 and 6,350.98 is: 8,766.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.42 : 14,942.47 = 6,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.42/14,942.47 = 6,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.42x = 14,942.47 × 6,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.42x = 94,899,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,899,253.41/10,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,766.34

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