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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.83, 14,622.93 and 6,119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.83, 14,622.93 and 6,119.77 is: 8,445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.83 : 14,622.93 = 6,119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.83/14,622.93 = 6,119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.83x = 14,622.93 × 6,119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.83x = 89,488,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,488,864.61/10,595.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.67

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