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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.41, 14,610.32 and 6,111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.41, 14,610.32 and 6,111.01 is: 8,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.41 : 14,610.32 = 6,111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.41/14,610.32 = 6,111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.41x = 14,610.32 × 6,111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.41x = 89,283,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,283,738.57/10,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,433.01

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