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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.83, 14,578.10 and 6,787.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.83, 14,578.10 and 6,787.01 is: 9,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.83 : 14,578.10 = 6,787.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.83/14,578.10 = 6,787.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.83x = 14,578.10 × 6,787.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.83x = 98,941,676.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,941,676.55/10,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.08

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