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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,565.83, 14,580.86 and 6,789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,565.83, 14,580.86 and 6,789.01 is: 9,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,565.83 : 14,580.86 = 6,789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,565.83/14,580.86 = 6,789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,565.83x = 14,580.86 × 6,789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,565.83x = 98,989,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989,604.35/10,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.84

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