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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.78, 14,613.18 and 6,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.78, 14,613.18 and 6,113.34 is: 8,436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.78 : 14,613.18 = 6,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.78/14,613.18 = 6,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.78x = 14,613.18 × 6,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.78x = 89,335,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,335,337.82/10,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.79

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