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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.34, 14,623.23 and 6,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.34, 14,623.23 and 6,829.50 is: 9,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.34 : 14,623.23 = 6,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.34/14,623.23 = 6,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.34x = 14,623.23 × 6,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.34x = 99,869,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,869,349.29/10,601.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.45

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