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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.07, 14,566.57 and 7,730.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.07, 14,566.57 and 7,730.16 is: 10,657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.07 : 14,566.57 = 7,730.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.07/14,566.57 = 7,730.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.07x = 14,566.57 × 7,730.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.07x = 112,601,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,601,916.75/10,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,657.94

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