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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.37, 14,635.93 and 6,130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.37, 14,635.93 and 6,130.41 is: 8,459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.37 : 14,635.93 = 6,130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.37/14,635.93 = 6,130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.37x = 14,635.93 × 6,130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.37x = 89,724,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,724,147.80/10,606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,459.46

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