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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.15, 14,574.84 and 6,313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.15, 14,574.84 and 6,313.59 is: 8,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.15 : 14,574.84 = 6,313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.15/14,574.84 = 6,313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.15x = 14,574.84 × 6,313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.15x = 92,019,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,019,564.08/10,563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,711.38

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