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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,657.08, 14,706.91 and 6,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,657.08, 14,706.91 and 6,181.02 is: 8,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,657.08 : 14,706.91 = 6,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,657.08/14,706.91 = 6,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,657.08x = 14,706.91 × 6,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,657.08x = 90,903,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,903,726.16/10,657.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.89

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