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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.57, 14,576.69 and 6,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.57, 14,576.69 and 6,372.29 is: 8,791.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.57 : 14,576.69 = 6,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.57/14,576.69 = 6,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.57x = 14,576.69 × 6,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.57x = 92,886,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,886,864.06/10,565.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.47

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