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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.78, 14,669.30 and 6,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.78, 14,669.30 and 6,153.57 is: 8,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.78 : 14,669.30 = 6,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.78/14,669.30 = 6,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.78x = 14,669.30 × 6,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.78x = 90,268,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,268,579.78/10,630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.25

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