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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.86, 14,591.90 and 6,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.86, 14,591.90 and 6,098.44 is: 8,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.86 : 14,591.90 = 6,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.86/14,591.90 = 6,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.86x = 14,591.90 × 6,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.86x = 88,987,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,987,826.64/10,570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.22

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