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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.93, 14,613.41 and 6,112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.93, 14,613.41 and 6,112.87 is: 8,436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.93 : 14,613.41 = 6,112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.93/14,613.41 = 6,112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.93x = 14,613.41 × 6,112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.93x = 89,329,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,329,854.34/10,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.16

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