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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.58, 14,628.85 and 6,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.58, 14,628.85 and 6,624 is: 9,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.58 : 14,628.85 = 6,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.58/14,628.85 = 6,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.58x = 14,628.85 × 6,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.58x = 96,901,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,901,502.40/10,600.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.15

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