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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.08, 14,580.30 and 6,985.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.08, 14,580.30 and 6,985.07 is: 9,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.08 : 14,580.30 = 6,985.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.08/14,580.30 = 6,985.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.08x = 14,580.30 × 6,985.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.08x = 101,844,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,844,343.22/10,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,635.15

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