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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.89, 14,567.40 and 6,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.89, 14,567.40 and 6,308.12 is: 8,703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.89 : 14,567.40 = 6,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.89/14,567.40 = 6,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.89x = 14,567.40 × 6,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.89x = 91,892,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,892,907.29/10,557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.72

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