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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.41, 14,566.73 and 6,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.41, 14,566.73 and 6,363.93 is: 8,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.41 : 14,566.73 = 6,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.41/14,566.73 = 6,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.41x = 14,566.73 × 6,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.41x = 92,701,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,701,611.33/10,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.38

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