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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.93, 14,680.99 and 6,163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.93, 14,680.99 and 6,163.09 is: 8,505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.93 : 14,680.99 = 6,163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.93/14,680.99 = 6,163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.93x = 14,680.99 × 6,163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.93x = 90,480,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480,231.84/10,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.44

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