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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,607.98, 14,637.90 and 6,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,607.98, 14,637.90 and 6,131.38 is: 8,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,607.98 : 14,637.90 = 6,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,607.98/14,637.90 = 6,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,607.98x = 14,637.90 × 6,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,607.98x = 89,750,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,750,527.30/10,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.66

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