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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,831.48, 14,942.68 and 6,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,831.48, 14,942.68 and 6,352.96 is: 8,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,831.48 : 14,942.68 = 6,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,831.48/14,942.68 = 6,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,831.48x = 14,942.68 × 6,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,831.48x = 94,930,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,930,248.33/10,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.29

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