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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.23, 14,626.28 and 6,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.23, 14,626.28 and 6,122.32 is: 8,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.23 : 14,626.28 = 6,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.23/14,626.28 = 6,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.23x = 14,626.28 × 6,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.23x = 89,546,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,546,800.16/10,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.22

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