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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.49, 14,572.95 and 6,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.49, 14,572.95 and 6,023.34 is: 8,311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.49 : 14,572.95 = 6,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.49/14,572.95 = 6,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.49x = 14,572.95 × 6,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.49x = 87,777,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,777,832.65/10,560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.91

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