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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.22, 14,556.10 and 8,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.22, 14,556.10 and 8,170.36 is: 11,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.22 : 14,556.10 = 8,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.22/14,556.10 = 8,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.22x = 14,556.10 × 8,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.22x = 118,928,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,928,577.20/10,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,252.35

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