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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.03, 14,573.93 and 6,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.03, 14,573.93 and 6,023.61 is: 8,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.03 : 14,573.93 = 6,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.03/14,573.93 = 6,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.03x = 14,573.93 × 6,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.03x = 87,787,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,787,589.00/10,561.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.41

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