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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.97, 14,951.54 and 6,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.97, 14,951.54 and 6,297.25 is: 8,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.97 : 14,951.54 = 6,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.97/14,951.54 = 6,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.97x = 14,951.54 × 6,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.97x = 94,153,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153,479.02/10,834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,689.78

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