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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.54, 14,701.20 and 6,178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.54, 14,701.20 and 6,178.73 is: 8,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.54 : 14,701.20 = 6,178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.54/14,701.20 = 6,178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.54x = 14,701.20 × 6,178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.54x = 90,834,731.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,834,731.49/10,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.65

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