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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.55, 14,581.46 and 6,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.55, 14,581.46 and 6,316.63 is: 8,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.55 : 14,581.46 = 6,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.55/14,581.46 = 6,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.55x = 14,581.46 × 6,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.55x = 92,105,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,105,687.68/10,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.55

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