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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.63, 14,711.69 and 6,184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.63, 14,711.69 and 6,184.73 is: 8,534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.63 : 14,711.69 = 6,184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.63/14,711.69 = 6,184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.63x = 14,711.69 × 6,184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.63x = 90,987,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,987,830.49/10,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.94

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