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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.59, 14,564.88 and 6,723.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.59, 14,564.88 and 6,723.45 is: 9,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.59 : 14,564.88 = 6,723.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.59/14,564.88 = 6,723.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.59x = 14,564.88 × 6,723.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.59x = 97,926,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,926,242.44/10,552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.83

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