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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.88, 14,620.76 and 6,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.88, 14,620.76 and 6,115.96 is: 8,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.88 : 14,620.76 = 6,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.88/14,620.76 = 6,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.88x = 14,620.76 × 6,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.88x = 89,419,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,419,983.33/10,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.52

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