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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.02, 14,574.60 and 6,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.02, 14,574.60 and 6,312.24 is: 8,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.02 : 14,574.60 = 6,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.02/14,574.60 = 6,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.02x = 14,574.60 × 6,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.02x = 91,998,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,998,373.10/10,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.30

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