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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.31, 14,699.58 and 6,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.31, 14,699.58 and 6,114.03 is: 8,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.31 : 14,699.58 = 6,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.31/14,699.58 = 6,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.31x = 14,699.58 × 6,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.31x = 89,873,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,873,673.11/10,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.01

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