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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.30, 14,610.93 and 6,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.30, 14,610.93 and 6,109.30 is: 8,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.30 : 14,610.93 = 6,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.30/14,610.93 = 6,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.30x = 14,610.93 × 6,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.30x = 89,262,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,262,481.59/10,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,431.89

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