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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,603.23, 14,632.97 and 6,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,603.23, 14,632.97 and 6,127.58 is: 8,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,603.23 : 14,632.97 = 6,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,603.23/14,632.97 = 6,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,603.23x = 14,632.97 × 6,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,603.23x = 89,664,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,664,590.51/10,603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,456.35

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