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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.04, 14,727.18 and 6,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.04, 14,727.18 and 6,195.68 is: 8,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.04 : 14,727.18 = 6,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.04/14,727.18 = 6,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.04x = 14,727.18 × 6,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.04x = 91,244,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,244,894.58/10,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.90

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