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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.04, 14,640.36 and 6,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.04, 14,640.36 and 6,133.38 is: 8,465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.04 : 14,640.36 = 6,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.04/14,640.36 = 6,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.04x = 14,640.36 × 6,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.04x = 89,794,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,794,891.22/10,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.59

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