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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.55, 14,707.70 and 6,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.55, 14,707.70 and 6,181.84 is: 8,528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.55 : 14,707.70 = 6,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.55/14,707.70 = 6,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.55x = 14,707.70 × 6,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.55x = 90,920,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,920,648.17/10,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.70

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