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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.88, 14,575.32 and 6,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.88, 14,575.32 and 6,086.28 is: 8,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.88 : 14,575.32 = 6,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.88/14,575.32 = 6,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.88x = 14,575.32 × 6,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.88x = 88,709,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,709,478.61/10,562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,398.23

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