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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.76, 14,579.73 and 6,315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.76, 14,579.73 and 6,315.98 is: 8,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.76 : 14,579.73 = 6,315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.76/14,579.73 = 6,315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.76x = 14,579.73 × 6,315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.76x = 92,085,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,085,210.19/10,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.44

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