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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.39, 14,583.58 and 6,094.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.39, 14,583.58 and 6,094.04 is: 8,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.39 : 14,583.58 = 6,094.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.39/14,583.58 = 6,094.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.39x = 14,583.58 × 6,094.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.39x = 88,872,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872,831.71/10,570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.72

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