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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.18, 14,663.84 and 6,148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.18, 14,663.84 and 6,148.71 is: 8,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.18 : 14,663.84 = 6,148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.18/14,663.84 = 6,148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.18x = 14,663.84 × 6,148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.18x = 90,163,668.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,163,668.90/10,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.85

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