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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,597.84, 14,621.64 and 6,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,597.84, 14,621.64 and 6,121 is: 8,445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,597.84 : 14,621.64 = 6,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,597.84/14,621.64 = 6,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,597.84x = 14,621.64 × 6,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,597.84x = 89,499,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,499,058.44/10,597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,445.03

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