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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.62, 14,727.40 and 6,195.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.62, 14,727.40 and 6,195.65 is: 8,549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.62 : 14,727.40 = 6,195.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.62/14,727.40 = 6,195.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.62x = 14,727.40 × 6,195.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.62x = 91,245,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,245,711.19/10,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.51

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