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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.15, 14,590.56 and 6,097.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.15, 14,590.56 and 6,097.09 is: 8,413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.15 : 14,590.56 = 6,097.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.15/14,590.56 = 6,097.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.15x = 14,590.56 × 6,097.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.15x = 88,959,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,959,957.47/10,573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,413.76

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