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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.48, 14,618.91 and 6,116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.48, 14,618.91 and 6,116.22 is: 8,441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.48 : 14,618.91 = 6,116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.48/14,618.91 = 6,116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.48x = 14,618.91 × 6,116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.48x = 89,412,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,412,492.66/10,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.13

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