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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,556.22, 14,557.95 and 9,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,556.22, 14,557.95 and 9,063.66 is: 12,499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,556.22 : 14,557.95 = 9,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,556.22/14,557.95 = 9,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,556.22x = 14,557.95 × 9,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,556.22x = 131,948,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,948,309.10/10,556.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.58

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