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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.79, 14,629.80 and 6,064.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.79, 14,629.80 and 6,064.95 is: 8,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.79 : 14,629.80 = 6,064.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.79/14,629.80 = 6,064.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.79x = 14,629.80 × 6,064.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.79x = 88,729,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,729,005.51/10,601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.25

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