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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.55, 14,592.09 and 6,037.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.55, 14,592.09 and 6,037.57 is: 8,332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.55 : 14,592.09 = 6,037.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.55/14,592.09 = 6,037.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.55x = 14,592.09 × 6,037.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.55x = 88,100,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,100,764.82/10,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.18

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