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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.97, 14,608.96 and 6,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.97, 14,608.96 and 6,112.17 is: 8,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.97 : 14,608.96 = 6,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.97/14,608.96 = 6,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.97x = 14,608.96 × 6,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.97x = 89,292,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,292,447.04/10,586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.18

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