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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.61, 14,609.48 and 6,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.61, 14,609.48 and 6,049.22 is: 8,347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.61 : 14,609.48 = 6,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.61/14,609.48 = 6,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.61x = 14,609.48 × 6,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.61x = 88,375,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,375,855.31/10,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.89

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