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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.52, 14,601.72 and 6,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.52, 14,601.72 and 6,105.72 is: 8,423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.52 : 14,601.72 = 6,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.52/14,601.72 = 6,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.52x = 14,601.72 × 6,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.52x = 89,154,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154,013.84/10,583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.85

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