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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.55, 14,645.82 and 6,134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.55, 14,645.82 and 6,134.59 is: 8,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.55 : 14,645.82 = 6,134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.55/14,645.82 = 6,134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.55x = 14,645.82 × 6,134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.55x = 89,846,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846,100.91/10,611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.82

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