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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,568.93, 14,575.05 and 6,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,568.93, 14,575.05 and 6,319.30 is: 8,714.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,568.93 : 14,575.05 = 6,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,568.93/14,575.05 = 6,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,568.93x = 14,575.05 × 6,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,568.93x = 92,104,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,104,126.57/10,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.61

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