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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.36, 14,639.45 and 6,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.36, 14,639.45 and 6,134.27 is: 8,462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.36 : 14,639.45 = 6,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.36/14,639.45 = 6,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.36x = 14,639.45 × 6,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.36x = 89,802,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,802,235.08/10,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.84

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