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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.28, 14,710.56 and 6,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.28, 14,710.56 and 6,184.43 is: 8,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.28 : 14,710.56 = 6,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.28/14,710.56 = 6,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.28x = 14,710.56 × 6,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.28x = 90,976,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,976,428.58/10,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.75

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