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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.05, 14,706.80 and 6,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.05, 14,706.80 and 6,183.46 is: 8,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.05 : 14,706.80 = 6,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.05/14,706.80 = 6,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.05x = 14,706.80 × 6,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.05x = 90,938,909.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,938,909.53/10,657.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.22

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