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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,702.98, 14,773.08 and 6,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,702.98, 14,773.08 and 6,227.60 is: 8,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,702.98 : 14,773.08 = 6,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,702.98/14,773.08 = 6,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,702.98x = 14,773.08 × 6,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,702.98x = 92,000,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,000,759.14/10,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.81

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