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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.83, 14,658.30 and 6,146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.83, 14,658.30 and 6,146.69 is: 8,480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.83 : 14,658.30 = 6,146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.83/14,658.30 = 6,146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.83x = 14,658.30 × 6,146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.83x = 90,099,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,099,952.74/10,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.93

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