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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.42, 14,593.88 and 6,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.42, 14,593.88 and 6,099.36 is: 8,417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.42 : 14,593.88 = 6,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.42/14,593.88 = 6,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.42x = 14,593.88 × 6,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.42x = 89,013,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,013,327.92/10,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,417.00

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