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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.68, 14,571.36 and 6,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.68, 14,571.36 and 6,369.12 is: 8,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.68 : 14,571.36 = 6,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.68/14,571.36 = 6,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.68x = 14,571.36 × 6,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.68x = 92,806,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,806,740.40/10,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.12

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