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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.62, 14,614.20 and 6,111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.62, 14,614.20 and 6,111.75 is: 8,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.62 : 14,614.20 = 6,111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.62/14,614.20 = 6,111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.62x = 14,614.20 × 6,111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.62x = 89,318,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,318,336.85/10,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.31

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