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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,638.33, 14,679.61 and 6,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,638.33, 14,679.61 and 6,161.46 is: 8,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638.33 : 14,679.61 = 6,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638.33/14,679.61 = 6,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638.33x = 14,679.61 × 6,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638.33x = 90,447,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,447,829.83/10,638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.07

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