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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.65, 14,580.04 and 6,090.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.65, 14,580.04 and 6,090.78 is: 8,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.65 : 14,580.04 = 6,090.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.65/14,580.04 = 6,090.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.65x = 14,580.04 × 6,090.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.65x = 88,803,816.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803,816.03/10,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.36

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