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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.18, 14,710.08 and 6,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.18, 14,710.08 and 6,184.12 is: 8,533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.18 : 14,710.08 = 6,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.18/14,710.08 = 6,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.18x = 14,710.08 × 6,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.18x = 90,968,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,968,899.93/10,660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.52

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