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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.12, 14,581.56 and 6,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.12, 14,581.56 and 6,029.27 is: 8,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.12 : 14,581.56 = 6,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.12/14,581.56 = 6,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.12x = 14,581.56 × 6,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.12x = 87,916,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,916,162.26/10,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.36

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