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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.73, 14,570.19 and 6,784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.73, 14,570.19 and 6,784.62 is: 9,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.73 : 14,570.19 = 6,784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.73/14,570.19 = 6,784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.73x = 14,570.19 × 6,784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.73x = 98,853,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,853,202.48/10,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.68

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