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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.61, 14,579.42 and 6,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.61, 14,579.42 and 6,026.30 is: 8,317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.61 : 14,579.42 = 6,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.61/14,579.42 = 6,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.61x = 14,579.42 × 6,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.61x = 87,859,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,859,958.75/10,563.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.23

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