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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.23, 14,605.31 and 6,108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.23, 14,605.31 and 6,108.21 is: 8,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.23 : 14,605.31 = 6,108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.23/14,605.31 = 6,108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.23x = 14,605.31 × 6,108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.23x = 89,212,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,212,315.87/10,581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.18

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