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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.94, 14,279.97 and 6,572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.94, 14,279.97 and 6,572.54 is: 9,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.94 : 14,279.97 = 6,572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.94/14,279.97 = 6,572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.94x = 14,279.97 × 6,572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.94x = 93,855,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,855,602.62/10,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.48

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