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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.31, 14,715.15 and 6,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.31, 14,715.15 and 6,187.46 is: 8,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.31 : 14,715.15 = 6,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.31/14,715.15 = 6,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.31x = 14,715.15 × 6,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.31x = 91,049,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,049,402.02/10,663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.57

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