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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.65, 14,591.25 and 6,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.65, 14,591.25 and 6,097.59 is: 8,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.65 : 14,591.25 = 6,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.65/14,591.25 = 6,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.65x = 14,591.25 × 6,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.65x = 88,971,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,971,460.09/10,573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,414.45

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