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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,584.67, 14,606.35 and 6,109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,584.67, 14,606.35 and 6,109.87 is: 8,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,584.67 : 14,606.35 = 6,109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,584.67/14,606.35 = 6,109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,584.67x = 14,606.35 × 6,109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,584.67x = 89,242,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,242,899.67/10,584.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.34

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