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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,567.89, 14,582.69 and 6,318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,567.89, 14,582.69 and 6,318.10 is: 8,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,567.89 : 14,582.69 = 6,318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,567.89/14,582.69 = 6,318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,567.89x = 14,582.69 × 6,318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,567.89x = 92,134,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,134,893.69/10,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.39

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