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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.29, 14,975.69 and 6,376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.29, 14,975.69 and 6,376.50 is: 8,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.29 : 14,975.69 = 6,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.29/14,975.69 = 6,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.29x = 14,975.69 × 6,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.29x = 95,492,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,492,455.40/10,852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.29

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