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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.37, 14,580.51 and 6,798.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.37, 14,580.51 and 6,798.45 is: 9,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.37 : 14,580.51 = 6,798.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.37/14,580.51 = 6,798.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.37x = 14,580.51 × 6,798.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.37x = 99,124,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,124,868.21/10,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.62

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