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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.95, 14,949.57 and 6,356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.95, 14,949.57 and 6,356.78 is: 8,772.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.95 : 14,949.57 = 6,356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.95/14,949.57 = 6,356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.95x = 14,949.57 × 6,356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.95x = 95,031,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,031,124.79/10,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.41

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