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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,651.22, 14,698.05 and 6,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,651.22, 14,698.05 and 6,174.62 is: 8,520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,651.22 : 14,698.05 = 6,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,651.22/14,698.05 = 6,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,651.22x = 14,698.05 × 6,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,651.22x = 90,754,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,754,873.49/10,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.61

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