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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,585.54, 14,608.36 and 6,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,585.54, 14,608.36 and 6,109.48 is: 8,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,585.54 : 14,608.36 = 6,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,585.54/14,608.36 = 6,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,585.54x = 14,608.36 × 6,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,585.54x = 89,249,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,249,483.25/10,585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.26

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