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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.03, 14,577.44 and 6,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.03, 14,577.44 and 6,315.46 is: 8,713.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.03 : 14,577.44 = 6,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.03/14,577.44 = 6,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.03x = 14,577.44 × 6,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.03x = 92,063,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,063,171.20/10,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.95

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