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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.21, 14,709.57 and 6,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.21, 14,709.57 and 6,183.73 is: 8,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.21 : 14,709.57 = 6,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.21/14,709.57 = 6,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.21x = 14,709.57 × 6,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.21x = 90,959,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,959,921.75/10,659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.46

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