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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,560.89, 14,573.03 and 6,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,560.89, 14,573.03 and 6,311.10 is: 8,708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,560.89 : 14,573.03 = 6,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,560.89/14,573.03 = 6,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,560.89x = 14,573.03 × 6,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,560.89x = 91,971,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,971,865.41/10,560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.73

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