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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,867.26, 14,995.87 and 6,329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,867.26, 14,995.87 and 6,329.23 is: 8,733.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,867.26 : 14,995.87 = 6,329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,867.26/14,995.87 = 6,329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,867.26x = 14,995.87 × 6,329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,867.26x = 94,912,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,912,310.28/10,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,733.78

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