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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.24, 14,708.72 and 6,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.24, 14,708.72 and 6,183.29 is: 8,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.24 : 14,708.72 = 6,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.24/14,708.72 = 6,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.24x = 14,708.72 × 6,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.24x = 90,948,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948,176.83/10,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.33

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