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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.56, 14,635.84 and 6,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.56, 14,635.84 and 6,355.84 is: 8,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.56 : 14,635.84 = 6,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.56/14,635.84 = 6,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.56x = 14,635.84 × 6,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.56x = 93,023,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,023,057.31/10,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.99

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