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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.70, 14,572.55 and 6,081.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.70, 14,572.55 and 6,081.59 is: 8,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.70 : 14,572.55 = 6,081.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.70/14,572.55 = 6,081.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.70x = 14,572.55 × 6,081.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.70x = 88,624,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,624,171.08/10,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.48

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