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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.08, 14,571.60 and 6,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.08, 14,571.60 and 6,367.68 is: 8,788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.08 : 14,571.60 = 6,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.08/14,571.60 = 6,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.08x = 14,571.60 × 6,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.08x = 92,787,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,787,285.89/10,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.27

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