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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.24, 14,714.22 and 6,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.24, 14,714.22 and 6,187.28 is: 8,537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.24 : 14,714.22 = 6,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.24/14,714.22 = 6,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.24x = 14,714.22 × 6,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.24x = 91,040,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,040,999.12/10,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.84

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