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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.03, 14,709.30 and 6,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.03, 14,709.30 and 6,183.54 is: 8,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.03 : 14,709.30 = 6,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.03/14,709.30 = 6,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.03x = 14,709.30 × 6,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.03x = 90,955,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,955,544.92/10,659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.19

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