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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.36, 14,966.52 and 6,130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.36, 14,966.52 and 6,130.56 is: 8,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.36 : 14,966.52 = 6,130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.36/14,966.52 = 6,130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.36x = 14,966.52 × 6,130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.36x = 91,753,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,753,148.85/10,845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.13

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