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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,577.70, 14,593.62 and 6,037.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,577.70, 14,593.62 and 6,037.12 is: 8,329.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,577.70 : 14,593.62 = 6,037.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,577.70/14,593.62 = 6,037.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,577.70x = 14,593.62 × 6,037.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,577.70x = 88,103,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103,435.17/10,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.17

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