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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.32, 14,708.54 and 6,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.32, 14,708.54 and 6,184.73 is: 8,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.32 : 14,708.54 = 6,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.32/14,708.54 = 6,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.32x = 14,708.54 × 6,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.32x = 90,968,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,968,400.83/10,658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.97

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