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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.48, 14,580.90 and 6,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.48, 14,580.90 and 6,582.24 is: 9,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.48 : 14,580.90 = 6,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.48/14,580.90 = 6,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.48x = 14,580.90 × 6,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.48x = 95,974,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,974,983.22/10,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.55

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