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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,485.61, 14,468.52 and 6,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,485.61, 14,468.52 and 6,236.58 is: 8,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,485.61 : 14,468.52 = 6,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,485.61/14,468.52 = 6,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,485.61x = 14,468.52 × 6,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,485.61x = 90,234,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,234,082.46/10,485.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.52

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