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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,704.69, 14,775.45 and 6,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,704.69, 14,775.45 and 6,229.32 is: 8,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,704.69 : 14,775.45 = 6,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,704.69/14,775.45 = 6,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,704.69x = 14,775.45 × 6,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,704.69x = 92,041,006.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,041,006.19/10,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.19

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