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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.57, 14,709.83 and 6,121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.57, 14,709.83 and 6,121.89 is: 8,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.57 : 14,709.83 = 6,121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.57/14,709.83 = 6,121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.57x = 14,709.83 × 6,121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.57x = 90,051,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,051,930.57/10,658.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,448.79

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