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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,582.92, 14,603.94 and 6,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,582.92, 14,603.94 and 6,108.12 is: 8,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,582.92 : 14,603.94 = 6,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,582.92/14,603.94 = 6,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,582.92x = 14,603.94 × 6,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,582.92x = 89,202,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,202,617.99/10,582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.92

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