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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.37, 14,709.31 and 6,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.37, 14,709.31 and 6,183.52 is: 8,530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.37 : 14,709.31 = 6,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.37/14,709.31 = 6,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.37x = 14,709.31 × 6,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.37x = 90,955,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,955,364.80/10,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.50

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