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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.26, 14,591.28 and 6,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.26, 14,591.28 and 6,096.24 is: 8,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.26 : 14,591.28 = 6,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.26/14,591.28 = 6,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.26x = 14,591.28 × 6,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.26x = 88,951,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,951,944.79/10,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.92

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