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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.81, 14,939.69 and 6,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.81, 14,939.69 and 6,349.64 is: 8,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.81 : 14,939.69 = 6,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.81/14,939.69 = 6,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.81x = 14,939.69 × 6,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.81x = 94,861,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,861,546.76/10,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.54

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