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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.90, 14,672.44 and 6,157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.90, 14,672.44 and 6,157.37 is: 8,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.90 : 14,672.44 = 6,157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.90/14,672.44 = 6,157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.90x = 14,672.44 × 6,157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.90x = 90,343,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,343,608.15/10,630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.21

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