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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,626.89, 14,665.64 and 6,150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,626.89, 14,665.64 and 6,150.83 is: 8,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,626.89 : 14,665.64 = 6,150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,626.89/14,665.64 = 6,150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,626.89x = 14,665.64 × 6,150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,626.89x = 90,205,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,205,800.53/10,626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.45

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