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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.68, 14,572.74 and 6,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.68, 14,572.74 and 6,370.12 is: 8,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.68 : 14,572.74 = 6,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.68/14,572.74 = 6,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.68x = 14,572.74 × 6,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.68x = 92,830,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,830,102.53/10,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.50

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