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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,558.89, 14,566.91 and 6,784.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,558.89, 14,566.91 and 6,784.25 is: 9,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,558.89 : 14,566.91 = 6,784.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,558.89/14,566.91 = 6,784.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,558.89x = 14,566.91 × 6,784.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,558.89x = 98,825,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,825,452.41/10,558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.45

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