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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,557.96, 14,570.76 and 6,579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,557.96, 14,570.76 and 6,579.24 is: 9,079.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,557.96 : 14,570.76 = 6,579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,557.96/14,570.76 = 6,579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,557.96x = 14,570.76 × 6,579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,557.96x = 95,864,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,864,527.02/10,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.83

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