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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.55, 14,584.22 and 6,318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.55, 14,584.22 and 6,318.63 is: 8,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.55 : 14,584.22 = 6,318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.55/14,584.22 = 6,318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.55x = 14,584.22 × 6,318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.55x = 92,152,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,152,290.02/10,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.31

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