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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.69, 14,629.67 and 6,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.69, 14,629.67 and 6,124.72 is: 8,451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.69 : 14,629.67 = 6,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.69/14,629.67 = 6,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.69x = 14,629.67 × 6,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.69x = 89,602,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,602,611.18/10,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.73

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