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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.85, 14,565.21 and 6,079.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.85, 14,565.21 and 6,079.05 is: 8,389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.85 : 14,565.21 = 6,079.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.85/14,565.21 = 6,079.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.85x = 14,565.21 × 6,079.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.85x = 88,542,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,542,639.85/10,553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.61

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