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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.57, 14,572.40 and 6,083.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.57, 14,572.40 and 6,083.43 is: 8,394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.57 : 14,572.40 = 6,083.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.57/14,572.40 = 6,083.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.57x = 14,572.40 × 6,083.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.57x = 88,650,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,650,175.33/10,560.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.45

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