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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.64, 14,966.58 and 6,129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.64, 14,966.58 and 6,129.82 is: 8,458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.64 : 14,966.58 = 6,129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.64/14,966.58 = 6,129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.64x = 14,966.58 × 6,129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.64x = 91,742,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,742,441.42/10,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,458.92

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