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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.29, 14,636.58 and 6,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.29, 14,636.58 and 6,130.64 is: 8,461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.29 : 14,636.58 = 6,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.29/14,636.58 = 6,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.29x = 14,636.58 × 6,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.29x = 89,731,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,731,602.81/10,604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,461.82

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