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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.33, 14,726.57 and 6,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.33, 14,726.57 and 6,195.27 is: 8,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.33 : 14,726.57 = 6,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.33/14,726.57 = 6,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.33x = 14,726.57 × 6,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.33x = 91,235,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235,077.32/10,671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.55

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