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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.80, 14,727.99 and 6,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.80, 14,727.99 and 6,196.26 is: 8,550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.80 : 14,727.99 = 6,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.80/14,727.99 = 6,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.80x = 14,727.99 × 6,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.80x = 91,258,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258,455.32/10,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.56

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