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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.79, 14,709.88 and 6,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.79, 14,709.88 and 6,183.94 is: 8,531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.79 : 14,709.88 = 6,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.79/14,709.88 = 6,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.79x = 14,709.88 × 6,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.79x = 90,965,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,965,052.24/10,662.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.07

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