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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.24, 14,566.50 and 6,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.24, 14,566.50 and 6,730.44 is: 9,286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.24 : 14,566.50 = 6,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.24/14,566.50 = 6,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.24x = 14,566.50 × 6,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.24x = 98,038,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,038,954.26/10,557.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.42

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