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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.67, 14,615.91 and 6,115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.67, 14,615.91 and 6,115.14 is: 8,438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.67 : 14,615.91 = 6,115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.67/14,615.91 = 6,115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.67x = 14,615.91 × 6,115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.67x = 89,378,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,378,335.88/10,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.55

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