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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.23, 14,709.12 and 6,183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.23, 14,709.12 and 6,183.39 is: 8,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.23 : 14,709.12 = 6,183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.23/14,709.12 = 6,183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.23x = 14,709.12 × 6,183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.23x = 90,952,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,952,158.76/10,662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.31

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