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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.19, 14,564.92 and 6,079.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.19, 14,564.92 and 6,079.13 is: 8,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.19 : 14,564.92 = 6,079.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.19/14,564.92 = 6,079.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.19x = 14,564.92 × 6,079.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.19x = 88,542,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,542,042.12/10,555.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.48

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