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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.68, 14,584.32 and 6,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.68, 14,584.32 and 6,322.56 is: 8,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.68 : 14,584.32 = 6,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.68/14,584.32 = 6,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.68x = 14,584.32 × 6,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.68x = 92,210,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,210,238.26/10,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.68

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