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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.63, 14,627.35 and 6,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.63, 14,627.35 and 6,062.28 is: 8,365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.63 : 14,627.35 = 6,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.63/14,627.35 = 6,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.63x = 14,627.35 × 6,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.63x = 88,675,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,675,044.08/10,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.87

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