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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.08, 14,583.46 and 6,792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.08, 14,583.46 and 6,792.29 is: 9,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.08 : 14,583.46 = 6,792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.08/14,583.46 = 6,792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.08x = 14,583.46 × 6,792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.08x = 99,055,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,055,016.61/10,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.82

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