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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.85, 14,577.76 and 6,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.85, 14,577.76 and 6,087.99 is: 8,399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.85 : 14,577.76 = 6,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.85/14,577.76 = 6,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.85x = 14,577.76 × 6,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.85x = 88,749,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,749,257.10/10,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.63

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