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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,585.08, 14,607.95 and 6,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,585.08, 14,607.95 and 6,110.24 is: 8,432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,585.08 : 14,607.95 = 6,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,585.08/14,607.95 = 6,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,585.08x = 14,607.95 × 6,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,585.08x = 89,257,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,257,976.82/10,585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.43

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