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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.98, 14,741.45 and 6,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.98, 14,741.45 and 6,206.92 is: 8,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.98 : 14,741.45 = 6,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.98/14,741.45 = 6,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.98x = 14,741.45 × 6,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.98x = 91,498,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498,932.95/10,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.93

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