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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.54, 14,663.02 and 6,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.54, 14,663.02 and 6,148.22 is: 8,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.54 : 14,663.02 = 6,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.54/14,663.02 = 6,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.54x = 14,663.02 × 6,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.54x = 90,151,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,151,472.82/10,624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.21

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