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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.79, 14,641.43 and 6,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.79, 14,641.43 and 6,134.13 is: 8,466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.79 : 14,641.43 = 6,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.79/14,641.43 = 6,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.79x = 14,641.43 × 6,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.79x = 89,812,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,812,404.34/10,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.65

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