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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.92, 14,706.87 and 6,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.92, 14,706.87 and 6,179.67 is: 8,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.92 : 14,706.87 = 6,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.92/14,706.87 = 6,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.92x = 14,706.87 × 6,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.92x = 90,883,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,883,603.33/10,654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.73

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