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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,603.24, 14,631.96 and 6,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,603.24, 14,631.96 and 6,127.12 is: 8,455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,603.24 : 14,631.96 = 6,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,603.24/14,631.96 = 6,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,603.24x = 14,631.96 × 6,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,603.24x = 89,651,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,651,774.76/10,603.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.13

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