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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.81, 14,603.58 and 6,105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.81, 14,603.58 and 6,105.75 is: 8,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.81 : 14,603.58 = 6,105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.81/14,603.58 = 6,105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.81x = 14,603.58 × 6,105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.81x = 89,165,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,165,808.59/10,581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,426.33

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