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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.41, 14,711.69 and 6,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.41, 14,711.69 and 6,183.16 is: 8,534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.41 : 14,711.69 = 6,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.41/14,711.69 = 6,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.41x = 14,711.69 × 6,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.41x = 90,964,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,964,733.14/10,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.55

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