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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.58, 14,591.53 and 6,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.58, 14,591.53 and 6,097.26 is: 8,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.58 : 14,591.53 = 6,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.58/14,591.53 = 6,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.58x = 14,591.53 × 6,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.58x = 88,968,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,968,391.68/10,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.22

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