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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.36, 14,593.98 and 6,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.36, 14,593.98 and 6,099.94 is: 8,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.36 : 14,593.98 = 6,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.36/14,593.98 = 6,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.36x = 14,593.98 × 6,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.36x = 89,022,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,022,402.36/10,572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.30

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