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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.63, 14,710.31 and 6,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.63, 14,710.31 and 6,183.73 is: 8,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.63 : 14,710.31 = 6,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.63/14,710.31 = 6,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.63x = 14,710.31 × 6,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.63x = 90,964,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,964,585.26/10,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.56

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