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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.41, 14,611.70 and 6,112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.41, 14,611.70 and 6,112.01 is: 8,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.41 : 14,611.70 = 6,112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.41/14,611.70 = 6,112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.41x = 14,611.70 × 6,112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.41x = 89,306,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306,856.52/10,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,434.40

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