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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.73, 14,640.46 and 6,133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.73, 14,640.46 and 6,133.70 is: 8,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.73 : 14,640.46 = 6,133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.73/14,640.46 = 6,133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.73x = 14,640.46 × 6,133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.73x = 89,800,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,800,210.77/10,610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.15

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