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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.19, 14,577.39 and 6,085.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.19, 14,577.39 and 6,085.09 is: 8,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.19 : 14,577.39 = 6,085.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.19/14,577.39 = 6,085.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.19x = 14,577.39 × 6,085.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.19x = 88,704,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,704,699.69/10,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.32

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