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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.16, 14,682.50 and 6,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.16, 14,682.50 and 6,162 is: 8,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.16 : 14,682.50 = 6,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.16/14,682.50 = 6,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.16x = 14,682.50 × 6,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.16x = 90,473,565
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,473,565/10,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.42

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