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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.93, 14,580.08 and 6,089.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.93, 14,580.08 and 6,089.67 is: 8,405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.93 : 14,580.08 = 6,089.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.93/14,580.08 = 6,089.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.93x = 14,580.08 × 6,089.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.93x = 88,787,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,787,875.77/10,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.61

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