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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.31, 14,587.25 and 6,793.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.31, 14,587.25 and 6,793.03 is: 9,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.31 : 14,587.25 = 6,793.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.31/14,587.25 = 6,793.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.31x = 14,587.25 × 6,793.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.31x = 99,091,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,091,597.36/10,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,380.73

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