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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.58, 14,723.97 and 6,191.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.58, 14,723.97 and 6,191.37 is: 8,544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.58 : 14,723.97 = 6,191.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.58/14,723.97 = 6,191.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.58x = 14,723.97 × 6,191.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.58x = 91,161,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,161,546.14/10,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,544.86

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