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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.74, 14,589.02 and 6,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.74, 14,589.02 and 6,095.79 is: 8,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.74 : 14,589.02 = 6,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.74/14,589.02 = 6,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.74x = 14,589.02 × 6,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.74x = 88,931,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,931,617.47/10,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.20

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