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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.13, 14,626.74 and 6,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.13, 14,626.74 and 6,121.89 is: 8,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.13 : 14,626.74 = 6,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.13/14,626.74 = 6,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.13x = 14,626.74 × 6,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.13x = 89,543,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,543,293.34/10,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.97

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