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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.97, 14,273.87 and 6,568.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.97, 14,273.87 and 6,568.85 is: 9,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.97 : 14,273.87 = 6,568.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.97/14,273.87 = 6,568.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.97x = 14,273.87 × 6,568.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.97x = 93,762,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,762,870.45/10,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.12

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