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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.42, 14,730.24 and 6,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.42, 14,730.24 and 6,197.90 is: 8,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.42 : 14,730.24 = 6,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.42/14,730.24 = 6,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.42x = 14,730.24 × 6,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.42x = 91,296,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296,554.50/10,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.84

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