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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.04, 14,714.94 and 6,189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.04, 14,714.94 and 6,189.38 is: 8,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.04 : 14,714.94 = 6,189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.04/14,714.94 = 6,189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.04x = 14,714.94 × 6,189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.04x = 91,076,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,076,355.34/10,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.31

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