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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.91, 14,590.77 and 6,094.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.91, 14,590.77 and 6,094.77 is: 8,411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.91 : 14,590.77 = 6,094.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.91/14,590.77 = 6,094.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.91x = 14,590.77 × 6,094.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.91x = 88,927,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,927,387.27/10,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.67

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