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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.63, 14,580.53 and 6,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.63, 14,580.53 and 6,089.34 is: 8,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.63 : 14,580.53 = 6,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.63/14,580.53 = 6,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.63x = 14,580.53 × 6,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.63x = 88,785,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,785,774.10/10,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.27

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