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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.83, 14,713.35 and 6,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.83, 14,713.35 and 6,187.76 is: 8,536.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.83 : 14,713.35 = 6,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.83/14,713.35 = 6,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.83x = 14,713.35 × 6,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.83x = 91,042,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,042,637.00/10,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.72

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