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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.42, 14,573.24 and 6,368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.42, 14,573.24 and 6,368.67 is: 8,788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.42 : 14,573.24 = 6,368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.42/14,573.24 = 6,368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.42x = 14,573.24 × 6,368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.42x = 92,812,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,812,156.39/10,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.68

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