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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.88, 14,619.33 and 6,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.88, 14,619.33 and 6,118.04 is: 8,443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.88 : 14,619.33 = 6,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.88/14,619.33 = 6,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.88x = 14,619.33 × 6,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.88x = 89,441,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,441,572.62/10,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.56

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