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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.41, 14,586.13 and 6,320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.41, 14,586.13 and 6,320.62 is: 8,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.41 : 14,586.13 = 6,320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.41/14,586.13 = 6,320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.41x = 14,586.13 × 6,320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.41x = 92,193,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,193,385.00/10,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.84

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