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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.68, 14,575.07 and 6,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.68, 14,575.07 and 6,086.23 is: 8,398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.68 : 14,575.07 = 6,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.68/14,575.07 = 6,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.68x = 14,575.07 × 6,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.68x = 88,707,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,707,207.06/10,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.97

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