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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.85, 14,618.92 and 6,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.85, 14,618.92 and 6,117.33 is: 8,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.85 : 14,618.92 = 6,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.85/14,618.92 = 6,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.85x = 14,618.92 × 6,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.85x = 89,428,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,428,757.88/10,593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.57

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