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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.28, 14,615.32 and 6,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.28, 14,615.32 and 6,056.40 is: 8,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.28 : 14,615.32 = 6,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.28/14,615.32 = 6,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.28x = 14,615.32 × 6,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.28x = 88,516,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,516,224.05/10,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.67

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