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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.27, 14,658.59 and 6,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.27, 14,658.59 and 6,145.92 is: 8,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.27 : 14,658.59 = 6,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.27/14,658.59 = 6,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.27x = 14,658.59 × 6,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.27x = 90,090,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,090,490.72/10,622.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.29

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