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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,561.78, 14,584.94 and 6,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,561.78, 14,584.94 and 6,791.50 is: 9,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,561.78 : 14,584.94 = 6,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,561.78/14,584.94 = 6,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,561.78x = 14,584.94 × 6,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,561.78x = 99,053,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,053,620.01/10,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.50

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