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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,547.06, 14,566.91 and 7,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,547.06, 14,566.91 and 7,184.04 is: 9,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,547.06 : 14,566.91 = 7,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,547.06/14,566.91 = 7,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,547.06x = 14,566.91 × 7,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,547.06x = 104,649,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,649,228.20/10,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.13

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