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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.89, 14,628.14 and 6,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.89, 14,628.14 and 6,126.08 is: 8,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.89 : 14,628.14 = 6,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.89/14,628.14 = 6,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.89x = 14,628.14 × 6,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.89x = 89,613,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,613,052.12/10,600.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.35

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