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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.96, 14,579.80 and 6,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.96, 14,579.80 and 6,086.84 is: 8,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.96 : 14,579.80 = 6,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.96/14,579.80 = 6,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.96x = 14,579.80 × 6,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.96x = 88,744,909.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,744,909.83/10,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,400.72

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