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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,699.58, 14,762.46 and 6,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,699.58, 14,762.46 and 6,162.08 is: 8,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,699.58 : 14,762.46 = 6,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,699.58/14,762.46 = 6,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,699.58x = 14,762.46 × 6,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,699.58x = 90,967,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,967,459.52/10,699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.97

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