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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.01, 14,714.73 and 6,187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.01, 14,714.73 and 6,187.19 is: 8,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.01 : 14,714.73 = 6,187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.01/14,714.73 = 6,187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.01x = 14,714.73 × 6,187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.01x = 91,042,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,042,867.10/10,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.20

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