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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.41, 14,643.99 and 6,135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.41, 14,643.99 and 6,135.35 is: 8,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.41 : 14,643.99 = 6,135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.41/14,643.99 = 6,135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.41x = 14,643.99 × 6,135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.41x = 89,845,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,845,930.83/10,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.92

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