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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,827, 14,942.76 and 6,352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,827, 14,942.76 and 6,352.56 is: 8,767.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,827 : 14,942.76 = 6,352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,827/14,942.76 = 6,352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,827x = 14,942.76 × 6,352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,827x = 94,924,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,924,779.47/10,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.41

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