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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.28, 14,578.98 and 6,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.28, 14,578.98 and 6,088.14 is: 8,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.28 : 14,578.98 = 6,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.28/14,578.98 = 6,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.28x = 14,578.98 × 6,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.28x = 88,758,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,758,871.30/10,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.00

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