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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,656.41, 14,705.88 and 6,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,656.41, 14,705.88 and 6,182.81 is: 8,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,656.41 : 14,705.88 = 6,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,656.41/14,705.88 = 6,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,656.41x = 14,705.88 × 6,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,656.41x = 90,923,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,923,661.92/10,656.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.30

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