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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.84, 14,618.88 and 6,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.84, 14,618.88 and 6,119 is: 8,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.84 : 14,618.88 = 6,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.84/14,618.88 = 6,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.84x = 14,618.88 × 6,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.84x = 89,452,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,452,926.72/10,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.27

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