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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.52, 14,675.22 and 6,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.52, 14,675.22 and 6,158.50 is: 8,497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.52 : 14,675.22 = 6,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.52/14,675.22 = 6,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.52x = 14,675.22 × 6,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.52x = 90,377,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,377,305.68/10,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.69

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