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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.76, 14,626.59 and 6,124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.76, 14,626.59 and 6,124.95 is: 8,451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.76 : 14,626.59 = 6,124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.76/14,626.59 = 6,124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.76x = 14,626.59 × 6,124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.76x = 89,587,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,587,164.30/10,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,451.81

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