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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.90, 14,572.54 and 6,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.90, 14,572.54 and 6,084.26 is: 8,393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.90 : 14,572.54 = 6,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.90/14,572.54 = 6,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.90x = 14,572.54 × 6,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.90x = 88,663,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,663,143.44/10,562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.82

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