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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.59, 14,582.74 and 6,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.59, 14,582.74 and 6,091.07 is: 8,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.59 : 14,582.74 = 6,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.59/14,582.74 = 6,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.59x = 14,582.74 × 6,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.59x = 88,824,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,824,417.22/10,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.37

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