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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.96, 14,663.53 and 6,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.96, 14,663.53 and 6,150.33 is: 8,488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.96 : 14,663.53 = 6,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.96/14,663.53 = 6,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.96x = 14,663.53 × 6,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.96x = 90,185,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,185,556.15/10,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.88

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