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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.85, 14,573.63 and 6,084.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.85, 14,573.63 and 6,084.99 is: 8,395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.85 : 14,573.63 = 6,084.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.85/14,573.63 = 6,084.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.85x = 14,573.63 × 6,084.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.85x = 88,680,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,680,362.39/10,562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,395.50

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