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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.92, 14,570.34 and 6,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.92, 14,570.34 and 6,312.04 is: 8,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.92 : 14,570.34 = 6,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.92/14,570.34 = 6,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.92x = 14,570.34 × 6,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.92x = 91,968,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,968,568.89/10,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.74

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