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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.12, 14,637.71 and 6,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.12, 14,637.71 and 6,131.68 is: 8,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.12 : 14,637.71 = 6,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.12/14,637.71 = 6,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.12x = 14,637.71 × 6,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.12x = 89,753,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,753,732.39/10,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.25

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