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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.83, 14,605.52 and 6,108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.83, 14,605.52 and 6,108.24 is: 8,430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.83 : 14,605.52 = 6,108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.83/14,605.52 = 6,108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.83x = 14,605.52 × 6,108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.83x = 89,213,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,213,990.94/10,581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.87

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