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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.83, 14,566.24 and 6,781.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.83, 14,566.24 and 6,781.71 is: 9,360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.83 : 14,566.24 = 6,781.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.83/14,566.24 = 6,781.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.83x = 14,566.24 × 6,781.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.83x = 98,784,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,784,067.62/10,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.02

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