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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.72, 14,558.04 and 6,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.72, 14,558.04 and 6,822.56 is: 9,413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.72 : 14,558.04 = 6,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.72/14,558.04 = 6,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.72x = 14,558.04 × 6,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.72x = 99,323,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,323,101.38/10,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.87

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