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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.52, 14,638.34 and 6,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.52, 14,638.34 and 6,414.76 is: 8,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.52 : 14,638.34 = 6,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.52/14,638.34 = 6,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.52x = 14,638.34 × 6,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.52x = 93,901,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,901,437.90/10,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.18

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