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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.49, 14,586.41 and 6,091.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.49, 14,586.41 and 6,091.23 is: 8,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.49 : 14,586.41 = 6,091.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.49/14,586.41 = 6,091.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.49x = 14,586.41 × 6,091.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.49x = 88,849,178.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,849,178.18/10,570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.40

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