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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.58, 14,662.32 and 6,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.58, 14,662.32 and 6,146.56 is: 8,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.58 : 14,662.32 = 6,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.58/14,662.32 = 6,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.58x = 14,662.32 × 6,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.58x = 90,122,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122,829.62/10,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.28

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