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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.59, 14,586.91 and 6,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.59, 14,586.91 and 6,095.79 is: 8,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.59 : 14,586.91 = 6,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.59/14,586.91 = 6,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.59x = 14,586.91 × 6,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.59x = 88,918,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,918,724.87/10,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.30

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