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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.08, 14,714.19 and 6,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.08, 14,714.19 and 6,186.12 is: 8,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.08 : 14,714.19 = 6,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.08/14,714.19 = 6,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.08x = 14,714.19 × 6,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.08x = 91,023,745.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,023,745.04/10,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.35

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