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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.38, 14,562.72 and 6,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.38, 14,562.72 and 6,573.20 is: 9,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.38 : 14,562.72 = 6,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.38/14,562.72 = 6,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.38x = 14,562.72 × 6,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.38x = 95,723,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,723,598.29/10,555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.70

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