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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.21, 14,679.82 and 6,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.21, 14,679.82 and 6,160.06 is: 8,502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.21 : 14,679.82 = 6,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.21/14,679.82 = 6,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.21x = 14,679.82 × 6,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.21x = 90,428,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,428,598.04/10,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.76

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