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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,590.52, 14,615.58 and 6,115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,590.52, 14,615.58 and 6,115.09 is: 8,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,590.52 : 14,615.58 = 6,115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,590.52/14,615.58 = 6,115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,590.52x = 14,615.58 × 6,115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,590.52x = 89,375,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,375,587.10/10,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,439.21

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