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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.76, 14,679.56 and 6,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.76, 14,679.56 and 6,160.58 is: 8,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.76 : 14,679.56 = 6,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.76/14,679.56 = 6,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.76x = 14,679.56 × 6,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.76x = 90,434,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,434,603.74/10,636.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.08

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