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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.39, 14,591.61 and 6,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.39, 14,591.61 and 6,095.34 is: 8,412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.39 : 14,591.61 = 6,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.39/14,591.61 = 6,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.39x = 14,591.61 × 6,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.39x = 88,940,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,940,824.10/10,572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.56

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