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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,851.08, 14,975.61 and 6,602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,851.08, 14,975.61 and 6,602.45 is: 9,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,851.08 : 14,975.61 = 6,602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,851.08/14,975.61 = 6,602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,851.08x = 14,975.61 × 6,602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,851.08x = 98,875,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875,753.68/10,851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.06

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