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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.82, 14,572.54 and 6,785.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.82, 14,572.54 and 6,785.46 is: 9,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.82 : 14,572.54 = 6,785.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.82/14,572.54 = 6,785.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.82x = 14,572.54 × 6,785.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.82x = 98,881,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,881,387.27/10,562.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.27

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