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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.06, 14,623.82 and 6,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.06, 14,623.82 and 6,121.40 is: 8,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.06 : 14,623.82 = 6,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.06/14,623.82 = 6,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.06x = 14,623.82 × 6,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.06x = 89,518,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,518,148.02/10,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.05

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