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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.80, 14,273.72 and 6,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.80, 14,273.72 and 6,568.72 is: 9,059.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.80 : 14,273.72 = 6,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.80/14,273.72 = 6,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.80x = 14,273.72 × 6,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.80x = 93,760,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,760,070.04/10,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.99

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