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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.88, 14,589.28 and 6,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.88, 14,589.28 and 6,095.36 is: 8,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.88 : 14,589.28 = 6,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.88/14,589.28 = 6,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.88x = 14,589.28 × 6,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.88x = 88,926,913.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,926,913.74/10,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.44

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