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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.54, 15,899.92 and 6,218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.54, 15,899.92 and 6,218.66 is: 9,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.54 : 15,899.92 = 6,218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.54/15,899.92 = 6,218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.54x = 15,899.92 × 6,218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.54x = 98,876,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,876,196.51/10,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.17

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