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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.18, 14,569.86 and 6,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.18, 14,569.86 and 6,367 is: 8,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.18 : 14,569.86 = 6,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.18/14,569.86 = 6,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.18x = 14,569.86 × 6,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.18x = 92,766,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,766,298.62/10,561.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,783.71

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