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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.66, 14,593.77 and 6,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.66, 14,593.77 and 6,039.26 is: 8,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.66 : 14,593.77 = 6,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.66/14,593.77 = 6,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.66x = 14,593.77 × 6,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.66x = 88,135,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,135,553.17/10,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.81

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