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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.59, 14,720.97 and 6,191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.59, 14,720.97 and 6,191.71 is: 8,544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.59 : 14,720.97 = 6,191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.59/14,720.97 = 6,191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.59x = 14,720.97 × 6,191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.59x = 91,147,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,147,977.16/10,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.38

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