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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.77, 14,595.59 and 6,099.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.77, 14,595.59 and 6,099.71 is: 8,418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.77 : 14,595.59 = 6,099.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.77/14,595.59 = 6,099.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.77x = 14,595.59 × 6,099.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.77x = 89,028,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,028,808.55/10,575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.19

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