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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570.50, 14,589.72 and 6,381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570.50, 14,589.72 and 6,381.18 is: 8,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570.50 : 14,589.72 = 6,381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570.50/14,589.72 = 6,381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570.50x = 14,589.72 × 6,381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570.50x = 93,099,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099,629.47/10,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.50

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