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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,636.96, 14,679.33 and 6,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,636.96, 14,679.33 and 6,160.30 is: 8,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,636.96 : 14,679.33 = 6,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,636.96/14,679.33 = 6,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,636.96x = 14,679.33 × 6,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,636.96x = 90,429,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,429,076.60/10,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.40

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