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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.44, 14,976.83 and 6,316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.44, 14,976.83 and 6,316.73 is: 8,718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.44 : 14,976.83 = 6,316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.44/14,976.83 = 6,316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.44x = 14,976.83 × 6,316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.44x = 94,604,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,604,672.68/10,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.17

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