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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,681.56, 14,741.35 and 6,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,681.56, 14,741.35 and 6,145.63 is: 8,481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,681.56 : 14,741.35 = 6,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,681.56/14,741.35 = 6,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,681.56x = 14,741.35 × 6,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,681.56x = 90,594,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,594,830.58/10,681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,481.42

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