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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.15, 14,555.70 and 8,784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.15, 14,555.70 and 8,784.59 is: 12,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.15 : 14,555.70 = 8,784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.15/14,555.70 = 8,784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.15x = 14,555.70 × 8,784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.15x = 127,865,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,865,783.88/10,569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.02

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