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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.72, 14,710.50 and 6,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,659.72, 14,710.50 and 6,184.20 is: 8,534.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659.72 : 14,710.50 = 6,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659.72/14,710.50 = 6,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659.72x = 14,710.50 × 6,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659.72x = 90,972,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,972,674.10/10,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.25

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