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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.95, 14,572.90 and 6,081.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.95, 14,572.90 and 6,081.83 is: 8,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.95 : 14,572.90 = 6,081.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.95/14,572.90 = 6,081.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.95x = 14,572.90 × 6,081.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.95x = 88,629,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,629,900.41/10,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.82

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