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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.42, 14,596.64 and 6,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.42, 14,596.64 and 6,101.36 is: 8,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.42 : 14,596.64 = 6,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.42/14,596.64 = 6,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.42x = 14,596.64 × 6,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.42x = 89,059,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,059,355.43/10,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.76

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