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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.62, 14,791.56 and 6,183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.62, 14,791.56 and 6,183.18 is: 8,531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.62 : 14,791.56 = 6,183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.62/14,791.56 = 6,183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.62x = 14,791.56 × 6,183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.62x = 91,458,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,458,877.96/10,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.12

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