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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.33, 14,580.17 and 6,788.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.33, 14,580.17 and 6,788.51 is: 9,368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.33 : 14,580.17 = 6,788.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.33/14,580.17 = 6,788.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.33x = 14,580.17 × 6,788.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.33x = 98,977,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,977,629.85/10,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.15

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