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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.93, 14,603.02 and 6,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.93, 14,603.02 and 6,105.68 is: 8,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.93 : 14,603.02 = 6,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.93/14,603.02 = 6,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.93x = 14,603.02 × 6,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.93x = 89,161,367.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,161,367.15/10,581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.81

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