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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.59, 14,767.18 and 6,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.59, 14,767.18 and 6,225.26 is: 8,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.59 : 14,767.18 = 6,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.59/14,767.18 = 6,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.59x = 14,767.18 × 6,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.59x = 91,929,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,929,445.57/10,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.26

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