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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.28, 14,709.87 and 6,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.28, 14,709.87 and 6,122.73 is: 8,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.28 : 14,709.87 = 6,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.28/14,709.87 = 6,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.28x = 14,709.87 × 6,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.28x = 90,064,562.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,064,562.35/10,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,450.20

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