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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.59, 14,559.79 and 6,072.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.59, 14,559.79 and 6,072.71 is: 8,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.59 : 14,559.79 = 6,072.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.59/14,559.79 = 6,072.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.59x = 14,559.79 × 6,072.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.59x = 88,417,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,417,382.33/10,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.33

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