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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.83, 14,595.95 and 6,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.83, 14,595.95 and 6,099.59 is: 8,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.83 : 14,595.95 = 6,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.83/14,595.95 = 6,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.83x = 14,595.95 × 6,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.83x = 89,029,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,029,207.18/10,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.18

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