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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.02, 14,727.15 and 6,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.02, 14,727.15 and 6,197.58 is: 8,552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.02 : 14,727.15 = 6,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.02/14,727.15 = 6,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.02x = 14,727.15 × 6,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.02x = 91,272,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,272,690.30/10,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.52

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