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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.06, 14,598.15 and 6,100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.06, 14,598.15 and 6,100.01 is: 8,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.06 : 14,598.15 = 6,100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.06/14,598.15 = 6,100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.06x = 14,598.15 × 6,100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.06x = 89,048,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,048,860.98/10,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.06

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