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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.32, 14,727.16 and 6,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.32, 14,727.16 and 6,195.88 is: 8,549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.32 : 14,727.16 = 6,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.32/14,727.16 = 6,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.32x = 14,727.16 × 6,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.32x = 91,247,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,247,716.10/10,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.94

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