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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.06, 14,609.96 and 6,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.06, 14,609.96 and 6,111.01 is: 8,433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.06 : 14,609.96 = 6,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.06/14,609.96 = 6,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.06x = 14,609.96 × 6,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.06x = 89,281,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,281,611.66/10,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.88

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