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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.35, 14,598.28 and 6,100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.35, 14,598.28 and 6,100.21 is: 8,419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.35 : 14,598.28 = 6,100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.35/14,598.28 = 6,100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.35x = 14,598.28 × 6,100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.35x = 89,052,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,052,565.20/10,577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.17

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