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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,628.91, 14,666.24 and 6,151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,628.91, 14,666.24 and 6,151.79 is: 8,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,628.91 : 14,666.24 = 6,151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,628.91/14,666.24 = 6,151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,628.91x = 14,666.24 × 6,151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,628.91x = 90,223,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,223,653.12/10,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.51

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