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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.34, 14,631.51 and 6,835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.34, 14,631.51 and 6,835.50 is: 9,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.34 : 14,631.51 = 6,835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.34/14,631.51 = 6,835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.34x = 14,631.51 × 6,835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.34x = 100,013,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,013,686.61/10,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.72

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