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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.48, 14,211.12 and 6,572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.48, 14,211.12 and 6,572.64 is: 9,071.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.48 : 14,211.12 = 6,572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.48/14,211.12 = 6,572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.48x = 14,211.12 × 6,572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.48x = 93,404,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,404,575.76/10,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.51

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