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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.52, 14,618.34 and 6,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.52, 14,618.34 and 6,117.10 is: 8,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.52 : 14,618.34 = 6,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.52/14,618.34 = 6,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.52x = 14,618.34 × 6,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.52x = 89,421,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,421,847.61/10,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.98

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