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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.77, 14,573.52 and 6,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.77, 14,573.52 and 6,085.14 is: 8,398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.77 : 14,573.52 = 6,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.77/14,573.52 = 6,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.77x = 14,573.52 × 6,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.77x = 88,681,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,681,909.49/10,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.89

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