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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.77, 14,761.34 and 6,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.77, 14,761.34 and 6,161.26 is: 8,500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.77 : 14,761.34 = 6,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.77/14,761.34 = 6,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.77x = 14,761.34 × 6,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.77x = 90,948,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948,503.67/10,698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.84

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