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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.41, 14,646.89 and 6,139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.41, 14,646.89 and 6,139.05 is: 8,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.41 : 14,646.89 = 6,139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.41/14,646.89 = 6,139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.41x = 14,646.89 × 6,139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.41x = 89,917,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,917,990.05/10,615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,470.52

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