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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.22, 14,961.23 and 6,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.22, 14,961.23 and 6,307.88 is: 8,701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.22 : 14,961.23 = 6,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.22/14,961.23 = 6,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.22x = 14,961.23 × 6,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.22x = 94,373,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,373,643.49/10,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.87

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