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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,633.67, 14,675.31 and 6,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,633.67, 14,675.31 and 6,157.50 is: 8,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,633.67 : 14,675.31 = 6,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,633.67/14,675.31 = 6,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,633.67x = 14,675.31 × 6,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,633.67x = 90,363,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,363,274.82/10,633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.84

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