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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.56, 14,625.36 and 6,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.56, 14,625.36 and 6,350.76 is: 8,762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.56 : 14,625.36 = 6,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.56/14,625.36 = 6,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.56x = 14,625.36 × 6,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.56x = 92,882,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,882,151.27/10,600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,762.00

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