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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.41, 14,693.42 and 6,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.41, 14,693.42 and 6,173.76 is: 8,519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.41 : 14,693.42 = 6,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.41/14,693.42 = 6,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.41x = 14,693.42 × 6,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.41x = 90,713,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,713,617.79/10,647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.79

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