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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,572.95, 14,588.81 and 6,033.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,572.95, 14,588.81 and 6,033.56 is: 8,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,572.95 : 14,588.81 = 6,033.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,572.95/14,588.81 = 6,033.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,572.95x = 14,588.81 × 6,033.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,572.95x = 88,022,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,022,440.78/10,572.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.25

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