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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,635.96, 14,679.09 and 6,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,635.96, 14,679.09 and 6,161.12 is: 8,503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635.96 : 14,679.09 = 6,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635.96/14,679.09 = 6,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635.96x = 14,679.09 × 6,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635.96x = 90,439,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,439,561.59/10,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,503.19

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