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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.30, 14,587.59 and 6,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.30, 14,587.59 and 6,034.32 is: 8,327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.30 : 14,587.59 = 6,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.30/14,587.59 = 6,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.30x = 14,587.59 × 6,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.30x = 88,026,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026,249.75/10,570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.70

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