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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.23, 14,671.53 and 6,156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.23, 14,671.53 and 6,156.29 is: 8,495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.23 : 14,671.53 = 6,156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.23/14,671.53 = 6,156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.23x = 14,671.53 × 6,156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.23x = 90,322,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,322,124.49/10,632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.12

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