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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.85, 14,617.55 and 6,116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.85, 14,617.55 and 6,116.33 is: 8,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.85 : 14,617.55 = 6,116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.85/14,617.55 = 6,116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.85x = 14,617.55 × 6,116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.85x = 89,405,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,405,729.01/10,592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.20

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