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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.09, 14,679.64 and 6,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.09, 14,679.64 and 6,159.94 is: 8,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.09 : 14,679.64 = 6,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.09/14,679.64 = 6,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.09x = 14,679.64 × 6,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.09x = 90,425,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,425,701.62/10,635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.58

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