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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.54, 14,669.94 and 6,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.54, 14,669.94 and 6,153.24 is: 8,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.54 : 14,669.94 = 6,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.54/14,669.94 = 6,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.54x = 14,669.94 × 6,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.54x = 90,267,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,267,661.61/10,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.15

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