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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.58, 14,660.94 and 6,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.58, 14,660.94 and 6,145.56 is: 8,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.58 : 14,660.94 = 6,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.58/14,660.94 = 6,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.58x = 14,660.94 × 6,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.58x = 90,099,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,099,686.43/10,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.90

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