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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.24, 14,705.55 and 6,182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.24, 14,705.55 and 6,182.19 is: 8,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.24 : 14,705.55 = 6,182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.24/14,705.55 = 6,182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.24x = 14,705.55 × 6,182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.24x = 90,912,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,912,504.15/10,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.99

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