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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,602.54, 14,631.39 and 6,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,602.54, 14,631.39 and 6,126.12 is: 8,453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,602.54 : 14,631.39 = 6,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,602.54/14,631.39 = 6,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,602.54x = 14,631.39 × 6,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,602.54x = 89,633,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,633,650.91/10,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.98

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