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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.03, 14,710.68 and 6,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.03, 14,710.68 and 6,184.54 is: 8,534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.03 : 14,710.68 = 6,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.03/14,710.68 = 6,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.03x = 14,710.68 × 6,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.03x = 90,978,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,978,788.89/10,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.57

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