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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.74, 14,570.34 and 6,082.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.74, 14,570.34 and 6,082.13 is: 8,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.74 : 14,570.34 = 6,082.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.74/14,570.34 = 6,082.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.74x = 14,570.34 × 6,082.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.74x = 88,618,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,618,702.02/10,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.72

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