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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.28, 14,619.38 and 6,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.28, 14,619.38 and 6,118.92 is: 8,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.28 : 14,619.38 = 6,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.28/14,619.38 = 6,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.28x = 14,619.38 × 6,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.28x = 89,454,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,454,816.67/10,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.28

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