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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,809.91, 14,917.83 and 6,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,809.91, 14,917.83 and 6,618.16 is: 9,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,809.91 : 14,917.83 = 6,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,809.91/14,917.83 = 6,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,809.91x = 14,917.83 × 6,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,809.91x = 98,728,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,728,585.79/10,809.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.16

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