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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.40, 14,577.96 and 6,790.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.40, 14,577.96 and 6,790.24 is: 9,371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.40 : 14,577.96 = 6,790.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.40/14,577.96 = 6,790.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.40x = 14,577.96 × 6,790.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.40x = 98,987,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,987,847.11/10,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.72

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