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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.78, 14,571.50 and 6,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.78, 14,571.50 and 6,083.51 is: 8,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.78 : 14,571.50 = 6,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.78/14,571.50 = 6,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.78x = 14,571.50 × 6,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.78x = 88,645,762.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,645,762.69/10,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.87

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