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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.62, 14,622.60 and 6,614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.62, 14,622.60 and 6,614.82 is: 9,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.62 : 14,622.60 = 6,614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.62/14,622.60 = 6,614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.62x = 14,622.60 × 6,614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.62x = 96,725,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,725,866.93/10,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.30

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