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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.22, 14,553.67 and 8,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.22, 14,553.67 and 8,973.71 is: 12,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.22 : 14,553.67 = 8,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.22/14,553.67 = 8,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.22x = 14,553.67 × 8,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.22x = 130,600,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,600,414.02/10,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.51

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