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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.94, 14,572.05 and 6,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.94, 14,572.05 and 6,082.58 is: 8,394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.94 : 14,572.05 = 6,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.94/14,572.05 = 6,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.94x = 14,572.05 × 6,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.94x = 88,635,659.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,635,659.89/10,558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.37

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