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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.55, 14,627.64 and 6,121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.55, 14,627.64 and 6,121.95 is: 8,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.55 : 14,627.64 = 6,121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.55/14,627.64 = 6,121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.55x = 14,627.64 × 6,121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.55x = 89,549,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,549,680.70/10,598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.24

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