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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.94, 14,625.88 and 6,121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.94, 14,625.88 and 6,121.97 is: 8,447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.94 : 14,625.88 = 6,121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.94/14,625.88 = 6,121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.94x = 14,625.88 × 6,121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.94x = 89,539,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,539,198.58/10,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,447.94

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