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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.53, 14,711.37 and 6,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.53, 14,711.37 and 6,185.04 is: 8,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.53 : 14,711.37 = 6,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.53/14,711.37 = 6,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.53x = 14,711.37 × 6,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.53x = 90,990,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,990,411.90/10,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.26

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