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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.48, 14,574.12 and 6,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.48, 14,574.12 and 6,371 is: 8,790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.48 : 14,574.12 = 6,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.48/14,574.12 = 6,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.48x = 14,574.12 × 6,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.48x = 92,851,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,851,718.52/10,562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.71

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