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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,603.98, 14,632.38 and 6,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,603.98, 14,632.38 and 6,127.38 is: 8,455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,603.98 : 14,632.38 = 6,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,603.98/14,632.38 = 6,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,603.98x = 14,632.38 × 6,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,603.98x = 89,658,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,658,152.56/10,603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,455.14

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