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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.71, 14,731.61 and 6,198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.71, 14,731.61 and 6,198.03 is: 8,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.71 : 14,731.61 = 6,198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.71/14,731.61 = 6,198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.71x = 14,731.61 × 6,198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.71x = 91,306,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,306,929.74/10,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.77

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