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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.28, 14,566.82 and 6,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.28, 14,566.82 and 6,975.26 is: 9,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.28 : 14,566.82 = 6,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.28/14,566.82 = 6,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.28x = 14,566.82 × 6,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.28x = 101,607,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,607,356.87/10,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,621.65

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