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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.25, 14,580.34 and 6,798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.25, 14,580.34 and 6,798.32 is: 9,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.25 : 14,580.34 = 6,798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.25/14,580.34 = 6,798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.25x = 14,580.34 × 6,798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.25x = 99,121,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,121,836.48/10,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.44

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