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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.94, 14,627.26 and 6,122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.94, 14,627.26 and 6,122.97 is: 8,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.94 : 14,627.26 = 6,122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.94/14,627.26 = 6,122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.94x = 14,627.26 × 6,122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.94x = 89,562,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,562,274.16/10,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.32

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