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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.57, 14,575.37 and 6,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.57, 14,575.37 and 6,312.80 is: 8,711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.57 : 14,575.37 = 6,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.57/14,575.37 = 6,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.57x = 14,575.37 × 6,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.57x = 92,011,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,011,291.30/10,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.07

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