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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.09, 14,713.65 and 6,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.09, 14,713.65 and 6,186.20 is: 8,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.09 : 14,713.65 = 6,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.09/14,713.65 = 6,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.09x = 14,713.65 × 6,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.09x = 91,021,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,021,549.44/10,663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.13

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