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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.40, 14,612.46 and 6,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.40, 14,612.46 and 6,113.07 is: 8,437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.40 : 14,612.46 = 6,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.40/14,612.46 = 6,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.40x = 14,612.46 × 6,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.40x = 89,326,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,326,990.85/10,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.90

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