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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.63, 14,630.11 and 6,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.63, 14,630.11 and 6,064.28 is: 8,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.63 : 14,630.11 = 6,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.63/14,630.11 = 6,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.63x = 14,630.11 × 6,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.63x = 88,721,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721,083.47/10,601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.63

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