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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.48, 13,947.72 and 6,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.48, 13,947.72 and 6,572.72 is: 9,070.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.48 : 13,947.72 = 6,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.48/13,947.72 = 6,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.48x = 13,947.72 × 6,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.48x = 91,674,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,674,458.20/10,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.86

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