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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.91, 14,575.73 and 7,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.91, 14,575.73 and 7,213.70 is: 9,953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.91 : 14,575.73 = 7,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.91/14,575.73 = 7,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.91x = 14,575.73 × 7,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.91x = 105,144,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,144,834.55/10,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.22

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