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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,564.84, 14,579.94 and 6,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,564.84, 14,579.94 and 6,373 is: 8,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,564.84 : 14,579.94 = 6,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,564.84/14,579.94 = 6,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,564.84x = 14,579.94 × 6,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,564.84x = 92,917,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,917,957.62/10,564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.02

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