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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.52, 14,727.47 and 6,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.52, 14,727.47 and 6,199.70 is: 8,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.52 : 14,727.47 = 6,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.52/14,727.47 = 6,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.52x = 14,727.47 × 6,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.52x = 91,305,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,305,791.12/10,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.02

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