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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.54, 14,569.67 and 6,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.54, 14,569.67 and 6,366.06 is: 8,785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.54 : 14,569.67 = 6,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.54/14,569.67 = 6,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.54x = 14,569.67 × 6,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.54x = 92,751,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751,288.72/10,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.32

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