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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.33, 14,581.55 and 6,789.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.33, 14,581.55 and 6,789.51 is: 9,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.33 : 14,581.55 = 6,789.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.33/14,581.55 = 6,789.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.33x = 14,581.55 × 6,789.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.33x = 99,001,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,001,579.54/10,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.53

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