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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.33, 14,570.31 and 6,082.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.33, 14,570.31 and 6,082.06 is: 8,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.33 : 14,570.31 = 6,082.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.33/14,570.31 = 6,082.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.33x = 14,570.31 × 6,082.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.33x = 88,617,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,617,499.64/10,558.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.14

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