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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.09, 14,729.94 and 6,198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.09, 14,729.94 and 6,198.21 is: 8,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.09 : 14,729.94 = 6,198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.09/14,729.94 = 6,198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.09x = 14,729.94 × 6,198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.09x = 91,299,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,299,261.41/10,674.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.35

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