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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,705.94, 14,779.16 and 6,228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,705.94, 14,779.16 and 6,228.06 is: 8,597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,705.94 : 14,779.16 = 6,228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,705.94/14,779.16 = 6,228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,705.94x = 14,779.16 × 6,228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,705.94x = 92,045,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,045,464.09/10,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.61

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