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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.46, 14,660.14 and 6,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.46, 14,660.14 and 6,086.44 is: 8,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.46 : 14,660.14 = 6,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.46/14,660.14 = 6,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.46x = 14,660.14 × 6,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.46x = 89,228,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,228,062.50/10,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.36

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