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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.54, 14,580.59 and 6,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.54, 14,580.59 and 6,090.24 is: 8,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.54 : 14,580.59 = 6,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.54/14,580.59 = 6,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.54x = 14,580.59 × 6,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.54x = 88,799,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,799,261.99/10,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.82

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