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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.03, 14,580.62 and 6,088.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.03, 14,580.62 and 6,088.57 is: 8,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.03 : 14,580.62 = 6,088.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.03/14,580.62 = 6,088.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.03x = 14,580.62 × 6,088.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.03x = 88,775,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,775,125.51/10,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.32

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