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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,850.94, 14,975.13 and 6,373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,850.94, 14,975.13 and 6,373.07 is: 8,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,850.94 : 14,975.13 = 6,373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,850.94/14,975.13 = 6,373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,850.94x = 14,975.13 × 6,373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,850.94x = 95,437,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,437,476.87/10,850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.32

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