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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.38, 14,571.87 and 6,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.38, 14,571.87 and 6,083.78 is: 8,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.38 : 14,571.87 = 6,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.38/14,571.87 = 6,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.38x = 14,571.87 × 6,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.38x = 88,652,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,652,051.27/10,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.78

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