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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,605.62, 14,638.39 and 6,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,605.62, 14,638.39 and 6,132.17 is: 8,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,605.62 : 14,638.39 = 6,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,605.62/14,638.39 = 6,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,605.62x = 14,638.39 × 6,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,605.62x = 89,765,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,765,117.27/10,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.92

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