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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.73, 14,629.30 and 6,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.73, 14,629.30 and 6,126.93 is: 8,454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.73 : 14,629.30 = 6,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.73/14,629.30 = 6,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.73x = 14,629.30 × 6,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.73x = 89,632,697.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,632,697.05/10,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.53

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