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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.55, 14,731.38 and 6,197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.55, 14,731.38 and 6,197.98 is: 8,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.55 : 14,731.38 = 6,197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.55/14,731.38 = 6,197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.55x = 14,731.38 × 6,197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.55x = 91,304,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,304,818.84/10,676.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.91

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