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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.95, 14,561.84 and 7,201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.95, 14,561.84 and 7,201.45 is: 9,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.95 : 14,561.84 = 7,201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.95/14,561.84 = 7,201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.95x = 14,561.84 × 7,201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.95x = 104,866,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,866,362.67/10,562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.75

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