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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.22, 14,552.29 and 8,972.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.22, 14,552.29 and 8,972.71 is: 12,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.22 : 14,552.29 = 8,972.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.22/14,552.29 = 8,972.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.22x = 14,552.29 × 8,972.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.22x = 130,573,452.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,573,452.84/10,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.13

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