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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.69, 14,653.07 and 6,427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.69, 14,653.07 and 6,427.45 is: 8,871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.69 : 14,653.07 = 6,427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.69/14,653.07 = 6,427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.69x = 14,653.07 × 6,427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.69x = 94,181,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,181,874.77/10,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.95

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