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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,568.77, 14,594.59 and 6,800.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,568.77, 14,594.59 and 6,800.75 is: 9,391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,568.77 : 14,594.59 = 6,800.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,568.77/14,594.59 = 6,800.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,568.77x = 14,594.59 × 6,800.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,568.77x = 99,254,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,254,157.94/10,568.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.27

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