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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.60, 14,711.01 and 6,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.60, 14,711.01 and 6,184.76 is: 8,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.60 : 14,711.01 = 6,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.60/14,711.01 = 6,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.60x = 14,711.01 × 6,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.60x = 90,984,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,984,066.21/10,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.21

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