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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.66, 14,732.76 and 6,199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.66, 14,732.76 and 6,199.14 is: 8,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.66 : 14,732.76 = 6,199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.66/14,732.76 = 6,199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.66x = 14,732.76 × 6,199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.66x = 91,330,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,330,441.83/10,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.02

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