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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.32, 14,557.22 and 6,570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.32, 14,557.22 and 6,570.73 is: 9,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.32 : 14,557.22 = 6,570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.32/14,557.22 = 6,570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.32x = 14,557.22 × 6,570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.32x = 95,651,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,651,562.17/10,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.38

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