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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.94, 14,692.96 and 6,170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.94, 14,692.96 and 6,170.77 is: 8,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.94 : 14,692.96 = 6,170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.94/14,692.96 = 6,170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.94x = 14,692.96 × 6,170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.94x = 90,666,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,666,876.78/10,647.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.97

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