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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,595.97, 14,624.25 and 6,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,595.97, 14,624.25 and 6,118.92 is: 8,445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,595.97 : 14,624.25 = 6,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,595.97/14,624.25 = 6,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,595.97x = 14,624.25 × 6,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,595.97x = 89,484,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,484,615.81/10,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.16

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