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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,585.58, 14,609.39 and 6,109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,585.58, 14,609.39 and 6,109.34 is: 8,431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,585.58 : 14,609.39 = 6,109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,585.58/14,609.39 = 6,109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,585.58x = 14,609.39 × 6,109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,585.58x = 89,253,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,253,627.11/10,585.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.63

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