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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.39, 14,728.92 and 6,137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.39, 14,728.92 and 6,137.37 is: 8,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.39 : 14,728.92 = 6,137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.39/14,728.92 = 6,137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.39x = 14,728.92 × 6,137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.39x = 90,396,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,396,758.10/10,675.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.77

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