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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604, 14,633.52 and 6,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604, 14,633.52 and 6,188 is: 8,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604 : 14,633.52 = 6,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604/14,633.52 = 6,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604x = 14,633.52 × 6,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604x = 90,552,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,552,221.76/10,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.44

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