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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.02, 14,635.23 and 6,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.02, 14,635.23 and 6,068.48 is: 8,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.02 : 14,635.23 = 6,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.02/14,635.23 = 6,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.02x = 14,635.23 × 6,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.02x = 88,813,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,813,600.55/10,605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.68

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