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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.94, 14,580.58 and 6,319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.94, 14,580.58 and 6,319.71 is: 8,720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.94 : 14,580.58 = 6,319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.94/14,580.58 = 6,319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.94x = 14,580.58 × 6,319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.94x = 92,145,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,145,037.23/10,566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.12

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