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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.46, 14,573.43 and 6,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.46, 14,573.43 and 6,367.74 is: 8,785.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.46 : 14,573.43 = 6,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.46/14,573.43 = 6,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.46x = 14,573.43 × 6,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.46x = 92,799,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,799,813.15/10,562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.81

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