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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.26, 14,581.64 and 6,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.26, 14,581.64 and 6,089.26 is: 8,403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.26 : 14,581.64 = 6,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.26/14,581.64 = 6,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.26x = 14,581.64 × 6,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.26x = 88,791,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,791,397.19/10,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.29

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