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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.43, 14,584.91 and 6,093.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.43, 14,584.91 and 6,093.17 is: 8,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.43 : 14,584.91 = 6,093.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.43/14,584.91 = 6,093.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.43x = 14,584.91 × 6,093.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.43x = 88,868,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,868,336.06/10,566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.44

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