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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.38, 14,565.58 and 6,780.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.38, 14,565.58 and 6,780.86 is: 9,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.38 : 14,565.58 = 6,780.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.38/14,565.58 = 6,780.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.38x = 14,565.58 × 6,780.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.38x = 98,767,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,767,158.80/10,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.07

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