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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.44, 14,580.12 and 6,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.44, 14,580.12 and 6,373.66 is: 8,795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.44 : 14,580.12 = 6,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.44/14,580.12 = 6,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.44x = 14,580.12 × 6,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.44x = 92,928,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,928,727.64/10,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.54

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