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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.69, 14,579.46 and 6,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.69, 14,579.46 and 6,086.59 is: 8,400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.69 : 14,579.46 = 6,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.69/14,579.46 = 6,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.69x = 14,579.46 × 6,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.69x = 88,739,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,739,165.01/10,563.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.39

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