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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.79, 14,711.26 and 6,184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.79, 14,711.26 and 6,184.94 is: 8,532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.79 : 14,711.26 = 6,184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.79/14,711.26 = 6,184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.79x = 14,711.26 × 6,184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.79x = 90,988,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,988,260.42/10,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.45

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