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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.30, 14,670.23 and 6,155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.30, 14,670.23 and 6,155.35 is: 8,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.30 : 14,670.23 = 6,155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.30/14,670.23 = 6,155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.30x = 14,670.23 × 6,155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.30x = 90,300,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,300,398.47/10,631.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.83

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