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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.66, 14,571.46 and 6,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.66, 14,571.46 and 6,083.10 is: 8,394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.66 : 14,571.46 = 6,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.66/14,571.46 = 6,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.66x = 14,571.46 × 6,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.66x = 88,639,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,639,648.33/10,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.97

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