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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,627.15, 14,664.56 and 6,151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,627.15, 14,664.56 and 6,151.17 is: 8,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,627.15 : 14,664.56 = 6,151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,627.15/14,664.56 = 6,151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,627.15x = 14,664.56 × 6,151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,627.15x = 90,204,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,204,260.37/10,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.10

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