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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,862.67, 14,988.65 and 6,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,862.67, 14,988.65 and 6,326.31 is: 8,729.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862.67 : 14,988.65 = 6,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862.67/14,988.65 = 6,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862.67x = 14,988.65 × 6,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862.67x = 94,822,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,822,846.38/10,862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.24

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