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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,694.73, 14,759.28 and 6,158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,694.73, 14,759.28 and 6,158.09 is: 8,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,694.73 : 14,759.28 = 6,158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,694.73/14,759.28 = 6,158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,694.73x = 14,759.28 × 6,158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,694.73x = 90,889,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,889,011.47/10,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.48

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