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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,571.97, 14,589.27 and 6,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,571.97, 14,589.27 and 6,095.70 is: 8,412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,571.97 : 14,589.27 = 6,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,571.97/14,589.27 = 6,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,571.97x = 14,589.27 × 6,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,571.97x = 88,931,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,931,813.14/10,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.04

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