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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.74, 14,794.33 and 6,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.74, 14,794.33 and 6,182.59 is: 8,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.74 : 14,794.33 = 6,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.74/14,794.33 = 6,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.74x = 14,794.33 × 6,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.74x = 91,467,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,467,313.70/10,719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.61

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