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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.77, 14,611.79 and 6,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.77, 14,611.79 and 6,112.34 is: 8,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.77 : 14,611.79 = 6,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.77/14,611.79 = 6,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.77x = 14,611.79 × 6,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.77x = 89,312,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,312,228.49/10,587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.41

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