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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.68, 14,615.96 and 6,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.68, 14,615.96 and 6,114.80 is: 8,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.68 : 14,615.96 = 6,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.68/14,615.96 = 6,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.68x = 14,615.96 × 6,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.68x = 89,373,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,373,672.21/10,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.31

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