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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.59, 14,941.81 and 6,350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.59, 14,941.81 and 6,350.78 is: 8,765.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.59 : 14,941.81 = 6,350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.59/14,941.81 = 6,350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.59x = 14,941.81 × 6,350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.59x = 94,892,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,892,148.11/10,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.54

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