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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.30, 14,642.52 and 6,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.30, 14,642.52 and 6,134.70 is: 8,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.30 : 14,642.52 = 6,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.30/14,642.52 = 6,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.30x = 14,642.52 × 6,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.30x = 89,827,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,827,467.44/10,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.27

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