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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.63, 14,708.93 and 6,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.63, 14,708.93 and 6,182.73 is: 8,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.63 : 14,708.93 = 6,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.63/14,708.93 = 6,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.63x = 14,708.93 × 6,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.63x = 90,941,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,941,311.87/10,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.17

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