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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.48, 14,621.13 and 6,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.48, 14,621.13 and 6,117.96 is: 8,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.48 : 14,621.13 = 6,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.48/14,621.13 = 6,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.48x = 14,621.13 × 6,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.48x = 89,451,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451,488.49/10,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,444.01

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