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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.89, 14,729.93 and 6,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.89, 14,729.93 and 6,200.26 is: 8,556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.89 : 14,729.93 = 6,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.89/14,729.93 = 6,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.89x = 14,729.93 × 6,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.89x = 91,329,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,329,351.21/10,673.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,556.33

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