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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.59, 14,552.81 and 8,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.59, 14,552.81 and 8,973.08 is: 12,354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.59 : 14,552.81 = 8,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.59/14,552.81 = 8,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.59x = 14,552.81 × 8,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.59x = 130,583,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,583,553.52/10,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.64

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