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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.86, 14,949.44 and 6,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.86, 14,949.44 and 6,356.71 is: 8,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.86 : 14,949.44 = 6,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.86/14,949.44 = 6,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.86x = 14,949.44 × 6,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.86x = 95,029,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,029,254.74/10,832.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.31

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