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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.58, 14,589.72 and 6,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.58, 14,589.72 and 6,034.77 is: 8,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.58 : 14,589.72 = 6,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.58/14,589.72 = 6,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.58x = 14,589.72 × 6,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.58x = 88,045,604.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,045,604.56/10,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.52

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