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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.58, 14,576.56 and 6,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.58, 14,576.56 and 6,314.56 is: 8,715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.58 : 14,576.56 = 6,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.58/14,576.56 = 6,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.58x = 14,576.56 × 6,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.58x = 92,044,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,044,510.49/10,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.86

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