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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.47, 14,975.09 and 6,316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.47, 14,975.09 and 6,316.85 is: 8,717.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.47 : 14,975.09 = 6,316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.47/14,975.09 = 6,316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.47x = 14,975.09 × 6,316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.47x = 94,595,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,595,338.18/10,851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.29

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