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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,568.57, 14,570.79 and 9,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,568.57, 14,570.79 and 9,092.34 is: 12,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,568.57 : 14,570.79 = 9,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,568.57/14,570.79 = 9,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,568.57x = 14,570.79 × 9,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,568.57x = 132,482,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,482,576.75/10,568.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.53

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