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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.35, 14,741.96 and 6,207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.35, 14,741.96 and 6,207.29 is: 8,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.35 : 14,741.96 = 6,207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.35/14,741.96 = 6,207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.35x = 14,741.96 × 6,207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.35x = 91,507,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,507,673.26/10,683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.45

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